In 2023, Spain had the highest average length of stay for mental and behavioral disorders at 51.9 days, while the Netherlands had the shortest at 8.3 days. Year-over-year analysis indicates slight fluctuations, with Spain decreasing by 1.65% and Slovakia increasing by 1.09%. Over the past five years, a trend of gradual reduction in stay duration can be observed, reflecting a compound annual growth rate that generally skews negative across these nations, suggesting improvements in treatment efficiency and outpatient care developments.
Future trends to watch include continued efforts to reduce the duration of hospital stays through telemedicine, personalized care methods, and advancements in medical treatments. Focus will likely be on integrating community-based approaches to further minimize institutional reliance, aiming to enhance both cost-effectiveness and patient quality of life.
Top countries in Hospital Average Length of Stay for Mental and Behavioural Disorders by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Days | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 51.9 | 2023 | -0.95% | -1.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 42.3 | 2023 | -0.7% | +0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 32.6 | 2023 | +3.82% | -0.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 New Zealand | 29.9 | 2023 | -4.78% | -3.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 28.5 | 2023 | 0% | +1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 23.5 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Canada | 21.5 | 2023 | +2.38% | +0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 18.9 | 2023 | +3.28% | +1.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 16 | 2023 | 0% | -1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 14.2 | 2023 | 0% | +0.28% | View data |
