The data indicates that the number of psychiatric care beds in Austrian hospitals stood at 68.92 per hundred thousand persons in 2023. Historically, the number of psychiatric care beds showed notable fluctuations. From 2013 to 2017, there were minor increases, with a peak in 2017 at 74.85. However, starting in 2018, a downward trend began, showing a significant drop of 2.89% in 2018 and 5.52% in 2019. In recent years, there have been continued declines, although at milder rates, with a -0.42% year-on-year decrease in both 2022 and 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -1.06%, indicating a consistent reduction in psychiatric bed availability.
Future forecasted data suggest a continued decline in psychiatric care beds, projecting a further decrease to 67.56 units per hundred thousand persons by 2028. This represents a forecasted five-year CAGR of -0.32% and an overall decline rate of -1.57%.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Potential policy and funding changes impacting psychiatric care capacity.
- Progress in mental health services and outpatient care, potentially influencing inpatient bed utilization.
- Technological advancements and telemedicine may also play pivotal roles in modifying the long-term demand for psychiatric bed availability.
