In 2023, Colombia leads in the global number of for-profit privately owned hospitals with 8.46 thousand establishments, followed by Mexico at 3.53 thousand and the United States at 1.65 thousand. The largest year-on-year increase is in Romania at 4.5%, while Chile experiences the steepest decline at 6.05%. Over the last two years, countries like Croatia and Israel show positive percent changes, indicating small but notable expansions in their private hospital sectors.
Looking towards the future, sector growth may be influenced by increasing private healthcare demands and regulatory environments. Markets in developing countries could expand due to rising healthcare needs, whereas mature markets might experience consolidation or shifts towards specialized healthcare services.
Top countries in Number of For-Profit Privately Owned Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Establishments) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 8,460 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mexico | 3,530 | 2023 | +0.74% | +1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 1,650 | 2023 | +1.6% | +0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,330 | 2023 | 0% | -0.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 977 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 632 | 2023 | -0.16% | +1.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 488 | 2023 | +0.41% | -0.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 177 | 2023 | +4.12% | +4.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 136 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Chile | 101 | 2023 | -5.61% | -6.05% | View data |
