The number of hospital beds in Chile has shown fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, standing at 38.61 thousand beds in 2023. During this period, there were variations in year-on-year growth, indicating both increases and decreases, with the highest positive growth of 2.16% in 2015 and a notable decline of -1.75% in 2021. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was -0.032%, demonstrating a slight overall decline.
From 2024 onwards, forecasted data shows a gradual decrease in the number of hospital beds, projected to reach 38.20 thousand beds by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR is -0.17%, indicating a continued decline at an average rate of -0.84% over the period.
Future trends to watch:
- Impact of healthcare policy changes and investments on hospital infrastructure.
- Technological advancements and their influence on hospital capacity requirements.
- Evolving healthcare needs and demographics driving demand for hospital bed availability.