In 2023, South Korea recorded the highest hospital discharges for pneumonia, with a value of 868.5 per 100,000 persons, reflecting a 2.77% increase from the previous year. The United Kingdom follows at 566.3, marking a 3.17% rise. Stability was seen in Norway (504.9) and Estonia (328.5), with increases of just 0.22% and 0.29% respectively. Germany and France show moderate increases, while Australia and Israel saw slight declines. Italy and the Netherlands remained relatively stable. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate reflects consistent trends, emphasizing the varying responses by country.
Moving forward, attention should be directed towards the evolving healthcare policies, vaccination rates, and climate changes impacting pneumonia hospital discharges. Countries like South Korea and the UK, with higher discharge rates, may focus on prevention and improved healthcare access, while others may aim to maintain or reduce current levels.
Top countries in Hospital Discharges for Pneumonia Cases by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Discharges) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 868.5 | 2023 | +16.13% | +2.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 566.3 | 2023 | +2.5% | +3.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 504.9 | 2023 | +6.07% | +0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 419.3 | 2023 | +1.4% | +2.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 343.3 | 2023 | +5.21% | -1.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 328.5 | 2023 | +2.21% | +0.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 313.8 | 2023 | +4.53% | +0.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 310.2 | 2023 | +6.52% | -0.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 298.1 | 2023 | +7.62% | +0.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 285.2 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.24% | View data |
