The number of hospitals in Italy has shown a declining trend from 2013 to 2023, decreasing from 1.14 thousand establishments in 2013 to 1.06 thousand in 2023. Over this period, significant year-on-year variations included a decrease of -2.48% in 2017 and a slight increase of 0.85% in 2020. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has displayed a diminishing pattern, reaching -0.19% by 2023.
For 2024 and beyond, the number of hospitals is expected to stabilize at around 1.06 thousand establishments, with the forecast 5-year CAGR predicting a modest decline of -0.04%. Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in healthcare, the impact of aging populations, reforms in healthcare policies, and potential consolidations within the hospital sector.