The forecasted data for curative care beds in hospitals in the Netherlands from 2024 to 2028 demonstrates a slight decline. In 2023, the number stood at approximately 45.9 thousand beds. The forecast shows a gradual year-on-year decrease with a value of 45.87 thousand beds in 2024, decreasing to 45.73 thousand by 2028. The annual variation percentages for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 are relatively minimal, revealing a steady yet small downward trend.

Future trends to watch for:

An aging population leading to potential increased demand for specialized elderly care rather than traditional curative care beds.
Technological advancements enabling more outpatient treatments, reducing the required number of hospital beds.
Healthcare policy changes impacting hospital infrastructure and bed allocation.