In 2023, France led the European countries in long-term care beds in hospitals with 24.65 thousand beds, despite a 4.53% decrease from the previous year. Other countries like the Czech Republic and Hungary showed slight increases in beds, 0.9% and 0.48% respectively. Meanwhile, Spain and Italy saw reductions of 1.4% and 1.53%, respectively. Notable declines included Belgium’s 5.18% and Finland’s steep 27.09% reduction.
Prospective trends to monitor in European long-term care beds include:
- Continued consolidation in countries like France and Spain could reduce bed numbers.
- Possible growth in countries with currently low bed counts but increasing needs, such as Slovenia and Denmark.
- Increased innovation and investment in long-term care infrastructure could lead to more efficient utilization of existing capacities.
- Demographic changes and healthcare policies in the EU will significantly impact future bed availability.
Top countries in Long-term Care Beds in Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Beds) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 24,650 | 2023 | -5.25% | -4.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 21,780 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 19,190 | 2023 | -1.43% | -1.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 18,970 | 2023 | -1.37% | -0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 11,940 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7,800 | 2023 | -1.73% | -1.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 5,740 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 5,590 | 2023 | -2.5% | -2.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 5,180 | 2023 | -1.67% | -1.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 4,010 | 2023 | -0.025% | +0.06% | View data |
