In 2023, hospital discharges for schizophrenia, schizotypal, and delusional disorders in Chile stood at 4.95 thousand. The year-on-year variation showed a slight decline of 0.28%, continuing the downward trend seen since 2022's decrease of 1.23%. This reflects a longer-term fluctuation with a mix of rises and drops over the past decade. Remarkably, the CAGR over the last five years indicates a modest annual decline of 1.65%.
Looking ahead, from 2024 to 2028, the series is forecasted to continue its gradual decline, with the 5-year CAGR predicted to be -0.22%, leading to an overall reduction of 1.09% by 2028. Future trends worth monitoring include the impact of mental health interventions, policy changes, and emerging healthcare technologies on hospital discharge rates for these psychiatric conditions.
