The data on hospital discharges for inpatient care in France from 2013 to 2028 reveals a gradual decline from 12.737 million in 2013 to 12.448 million in 2023. Between 2022 and 2023, the year-on-year variation was modest at 0.005%, continuing a trend of minute increases observed since 2020. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been almost flat at -0.083%. The forecast suggests stability, with a CAGR of 0% from 2024 to 2028 and a slight forecasted increase to 12.451 million cases by 2028, indicating little growth.
Going forward, key trends to watch include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, advancements in medical technology, and demographic shifts such as aging population, which could either stabilize or moderately increase inpatient care needs. Moreover, trends in outpatient care and home care might influence the number of inpatient discharges.
