In 2023, Norway led the global hospital discharges for mental and behavioral disorders due to use of other psychoactive substances with a rate of 246.6 per hundred thousand persons. This number has seen a slight decrease of 1.27% from the previous year. Germany and Australia followed, showing discharges rates of 104.7 and 101.1 respectively, with Germany experiencing a decline of 3.01% and Australia an increase of 2.67% year-on-year. Other notable countries include Canada, which recorded an increase of 1.87% to a rate of 73.3, while New Zealand saw the largest increase of 9.43%, albeit from a lower base of 41.9 discharges. Countries like Switzerland, France, Chile, Italy, and the Netherlands showed mixed trends, with Switzerland experiencing a minor decrease, while France, Chile, Italy, and the Netherlands saw modest increases ranging from 0.45% to 2.38%.
Looking ahead, expect an increasing trend in global hospital discharges due to heightened awareness and better reporting mechanisms. Monitoring future changes in healthcare policies related to mental health can provide further insights into these trends. Additionally, focus on emerging stressors and social dynamics that could impact psychoactive substance use worldwide.
Top countries in Hospital Discharges for Mental and Behavioural Disorders Due to Use of Other Psychoactive Substance by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Discharges) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 246.6 | 2023 | +3.79% | -1.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 104.7 | 2023 | -2.42% | -3.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 101.1 | 2023 | +4.33% | +2.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 74 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.081% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 73.3 | 2023 | 0% | +1.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 41.9 | 2023 | +4.23% | +9.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 33.7 | 2023 | +6.65% | +1.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 22.1 | 2023 | +9.41% | +1.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 13.4 | 2023 | +7.2% | +0.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.6 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.38% | View data |
