Based on the data for psychiatric care beds in the US from 2024 to 2028, there is a forecasted increase from 115.92 thousand beds in 2024 to 123.11 thousand in 2028. The previous data point for 2023 was 113.8 thousand. Year-on-year, there’s a steady growth pattern emerging, with an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) around 1.5% over this period. This uptick suggests a continuous expansion in capacity to meet growing psychiatric care demands.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential policy changes impacting funding and hospital expansions
- Technological advancements in psychiatric treatment altering bed requirements
- Increased focus on outpatient mental health services
