Germany leads in curative care beds with 487.01 thousand beds, while France and Poland follow with 194.22 and 163.06 thousand respectively. Countries like Iceland and Liechtenstein have significantly fewer beds, at 0.784 and 0.036 thousand respectively. Germany experienced a small decline of 0.45% from 2023 to 2024. Spain and Belgium saw marginal increases of 0.0058% and 0.3%, while Lithuania faces a steep decline at 3.44%. Latvia shows the highest year-on-year decrease at 5.95%. The average annual variations over the last five years indicate a general decline in bed numbers across Europe.
Future trends to watch include potential rebounds or further declines in curative care bed numbers influenced by healthcare policies, technological advancements, and demographic changes. Innovations in medical treatments and outpatient care could reduce the need for hospital beds, while aging populations in several countries might increase demand. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding the future landscape of hospital curative care beds in Europe.
Top countries in Curative Care Beds in Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Beds) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 487,010 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 194,220 | 2023 | -0.96% | -0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 163,060 | 2023 | -1% | -1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 140,680 | 2023 | -2.25% | -2.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 116,740 | 2023 | +0.029% | +0.0058% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 102,670 | 2023 | -0.09% | -0.047% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 57,620 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 45,910 | 2023 | -0.085% | -0.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 45,690 | 2023 | -0.81% | -0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 45,400 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.69% | View data |
