In 2023, the United States led in the global number of long-term care beds with 50.24 thousand beds, showing no change from the previous year. Romania saw a modest increase of 0.26%, while Hungary and Slovakia experienced decreases of 2.16% and 2.54% respectively. Bulgaria saw a slight decline of 0.1%. Switzerland and Belgium faced significant reductions, with decreases of 4.12% and 4.39% respectively. Iceland experienced a minor drop of 0.48%, whereas Luxembourg maintained its bed count.
Future trends to watch:
- Population aging will increase demand for long-term care beds globally.
- Policy shifts towards home-based care may impact bed numbers.
- Technological advancements could optimize existing care capacities.
- Regional disparities in care bed availability will continue to challenge global healthcare systems.
Top countries in Number of Long-Term Care Beds by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 50,240 | 2023 | -0.88% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 20,190 | 2023 | +2.11% | +0.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 10,450 | 2023 | -0.59% | -2.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 3,540 | 2023 | -2.85% | -2.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 2,470 | 2023 | +3.04% | -0.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 1,090 | 2023 | +0.83% | -4.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 931 | 2023 | -3.82% | -4.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 122 | 2023 | -0.81% | -0.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 82 | 2023 | +13.89% | View data |
