China dominates the global hospital discharges share, accounting for 80.54% in 2024, up from a 2.88% increase in 2023. Germany holds 5.86%, showing a modest 0.34% growth. Brazil, South Korea, and the United Kingdom follow with shares of 3.43%, 2.62%, and 2.35%, respectively. Despite a slight decline of 0.14% in the UK, other notable gains include Ireland at 1.72% and Switzerland at 0.19%. Spain, Mexico, and other countries maintain lower shares, with some experiencing declines like Sweden’s -1.84% and Denmark’s -1.38%.
Future trends to watch include increased hospital discharges in developing nations like Brazil and India, spurred by advancing healthcare infrastructure and population growth. Aging populations and chronic diseases will continue to contribute to rising hospital discharge rates in developed nations.
Top countries in Hospital Discharges Share by Country (Units (Hospital Discharges))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 80.54 | 2023 | +7.79% | +2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 5.86 | 2023 | +3.42% | +0.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 3.43 | 2023 | +3.39% | +0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 2.62 | 2023 | +4.58% | +1.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 2.35 | 2023 | +4.05% | -0.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1.49 | 2023 | +3.19% | +0.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 1.34 | 2023 | +5.13% | +0.017% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.54 | 2023 | +2.88% | -0.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 0.45 | 2023 | +3.73% | -0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.4 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.19% | View data |
