In 2023, hospital discharges for heart failure cases varied widely across countries. Poland led these discharges with 627.5 per 100,000 persons, followed closely by Germany (614.3). Slovakia and Finland showed significant discharges at 516.3 and 355.5, respectively. Contrastingly, countries such as South Korea (68.7) and Mexico (20.2) had notably lower rates. Over the past year, Germany (2.31%) and Switzerland (3.14%) saw considerable increases, while Belgium and Finland experienced declines of -3.06% and -1.76% respectively. The last five years saw varied trends, with some countries showing steady increases and others slight declines or stagnation.
Future trends to watch include potential rises in countries like Germany and Switzerland, which have shown consistent growth. Monitoring healthcare policies and aging populations in high-discharge countries could offer insights into the projected demand on hospital resources. Contrarily, examining the reasons behind lower discharge rates in countries like Mexico and South Korea might reveal effective healthcare practices or under-reporting issues.
Top countries in Hospital Discharges for Heart Failure Cases by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Discharges) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 627.5 | 2023 | +7.76% | +1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 614.3 | 2023 | +4.83% | +2.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 516.3 | 2023 | +9.29% | +3.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 355.5 | 2023 | +0.25% | -1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 337.5 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 301.7 | 2023 | +3.93% | -0.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 290.8 | 2023 | +3.93% | +1.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 285.4 | 2023 | +6.22% | +3.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 280.1 | 2023 | +2.68% | +0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 274.1 | 2023 | -1.23% | -0.96% | View data |
