In 2023, South Korea recorded a notably high average length of stay at 105 days for mental and behavioral disorders due to alcohol, substantially higher than other countries. Spain and Poland followed with 31.3 and 21.8 days, respectively. Portugal, Italy, Ireland, and the UK presented significantly lower averages, with Sweden reporting the shortest stays at 4 days. Year-on-year data from 2023 shows a positive trend in most countries, with the highest growth in Spain and South Korea, while Ireland and the UK experienced declines.
Future trends to monitor include potential policy changes, treatment innovations, and societal attitudes towards alcohol-related disorders, which may impact hospital stays. Particularly, countries with shorter stays may focus on community-based treatments, reducing hospitalization needs further. Additionally, technological advancements in telehealth for mental health could further change hospitalization dynamics.
Top countries in Hospital Average Length of Stay for Mental and Behavioural Disorders Due to Alcohol by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Days | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 105 | 2023 | +1.55% | +3.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 31.3 | 2023 | +6.83% | +5.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 21.8 | 2023 | 0% | +0.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 14 | 2021 | -9.68% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 12.6 | 2023 | +0.8% | +1.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 5.9 | 2023 | +3.51% | -0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.4 | 2023 | -1.82% | -3.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
