In 2023, Liechtenstein had the highest number of hospital beds available at 826.9 beds per 100,000 people, showing a decrease of 3.35% compared to the previous year. Sweden and Denmark followed with over 500 and 400 beds per 100,000 people respectively, both seeing positive growth year-on-year. The United Kingdom, Iceland, and Ireland also experienced modest increases in available beds. Conversely, countries like Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania saw slight declines in available beds.
Most nations saw slight year-on-year increases, demonstrating a general trend toward maintaining or marginally increasing hospital bed capacity. Some countries, such as Liechtenstein and Portugal, reported slight reductions, indicating potential areas of concern for healthcare infrastructure.
Future trends to watch include potential further reductions in hospital beds in certain countries due to healthcare system efficiencies, while others may see increases aligned with population growth and healthcare demands. Economic conditions, healthcare policies, and technological advances will also significantly influence these trends in Europe.
Top countries in Available Beds in Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) Per Unit | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Liechtenstein | 826.9 | 2023 | +2.54% | -3.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 521.45 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 433.48 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 412.43 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 377.92 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 360.46 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 347.05 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 346.16 | 2023 | +1.71% | +2.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 333.72 | 2023 | +2.73% | +3.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 333.18 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.91% | View data |
