The 2023 data for global hospital discharges due to musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases ranks South Korea at the top with 2.12 units, followed by Switzerland at 2.04. Most countries saw minor year-on-year changes; South Korea experienced a -2.41% decrease, while Chile saw a 0.74% increase. The Czech Republic and Sweden both experienced modest upward trends at 0.33% and 0.14%, respectively.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential impacts of aging populations, particularly in Europe and Asia, on discharge rates.
- Innovations in treatment that may lead to reduced hospitalization days.
- Healthcare reforms that could alter hospital discharge frequencies globally.
Top countries in Hospital Discharges for Diseases of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Units (Hospital Discharges) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 2,120 | 2023 | -3.51% | -2.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 2,040 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 1,470 | 2023 | +5.66% | +0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,060 | 2023 | +3.15% | -0.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 878.3 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 788 | 2023 | +4.4% | +0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 640.7 | 2023 | +3.98% | -0.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 491 | 2023 | +9.94% | +0.74% | View data |
