In 2023, Estonia leads in critical care bed density with 410 beds per x persons, experiencing a 7.24% increase from the previous year. Latvia and Italy show strong year-on-year growth with 14.64% and 9.63% respectively. France also increases slightly by 2.99%. Other countries like Israel, Australia, Switzerland, and Finland remain stagnant with no variation. Over the last five years, these changes indicate varying, but mostly stagnant growth in critical care capacity across countries.
Future trends to watch involve technological advancements in critical care management and strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure, which may lead to increased bed density in under-resourced nations. Additionally, new global health challenges could significantly influence demands and strategic planning for critical care resources.
Top countries in Density of Critical Care Adult Beds (Average) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Beds) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 0.41 | 2023 | +7.89% | +7.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 0.19 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 0.19 | 2023 | +11.76% | +14.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 0.18 | 2023 | +5.88% | +2.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 0.13 | 2023 | 0% | +9.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Israel | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 0.09 | 2021 | 0% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.07 | 2021 | View data |
