The number of hospitals in Austria has seen a steady decline over the past decade. In 2023, there were 267 establishments, showing a slight decrease of 0.37% from 2022. From 2013 to 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has generally been negative, hovering around -0.075% in recent years, indicating a persistent downward trend.
For the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, the number of hospitals is expected to decrease modestly with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.15%. By 2028, the total number of hospitals is projected to be around 265, reflecting a gradual but consistent reduction.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in telemedicine, which may impact the need for physical hospital establishments, as well as policy changes and technological innovations that could either halt or reverse the downward trend in hospital numbers.