The number of visits to general hospitals in China has shown a general upward trend from 2013 to 2023, reaching 29.96 hundred million person-times in 2023. Notable fluctuations were observed, particularly during 2020, where a significant decline (-14.14%) occurred, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was followed by a rebound in 2021 (+16.58%), stabilizing in subsequent years with the average annual Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years at 2.96%. Forecasts predict continuous growth, projecting 35.6 hundred million visits by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.73%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements and digital healthcare integration.
- Healthcare policy changes and their impacts.
- Public health crises and their influence on hospital visitations.
- Emerging healthcare infrastructure in rural areas.
