In Germany, the average hospital length of stay for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Bronchiectasis is forecasted to decrease from 8.5 days in 2024 to 7.9 days by 2028. This represents a year-on-year reduction of approximately 2.4% from 2024 to 2025 and 1.2% from 2025 to 2026, stabilizing at around a 1.5% annual decline thereafter. Compared to 2023, where the value stood at 8.6 days, there is a consistent downward trend highlighting improvements in patient management and treatment efficiency.
Future trends to watch for include innovations in medical technology, enhanced outpatient care, and improved management protocols that may further reduce hospital stays. However, the aging population and potential increases in COPD prevalence could balance out these reductions.
