The data on available hospital beds across European countries highlights significant disparities. Germany leads with 648.12 thousand beds, followed by France and Poland with 379.36 and 233.57 thousand beds, respectively. Countries like Iceland and Liechtenstein have minimal bed capacity. From 2023, the year-on-year variations show most countries experiencing a decline, with Finland (-6.14%) and Lithuania (-2.82%) seeing notable decreases. Only Bulgaria and Portugal forecasted a minimal increase.
Future trends to watch include:
- Evolving healthcare policies potentially impacting bed availability.
- Technological advancements enhancing hospital capacity management.
- The need for increased resilience in healthcare systems following the pandemic.
Top countries in Available Beds in Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Beds) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 648,120 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 379,360 | 2023 | -0.84% | -0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 233,570 | 2023 | -0.54% | -1.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 175,150 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 153,340 | 2023 | -1.57% | -1.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 137,150 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 134,020 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 68,660 | 2023 | -0.49% | -0.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 63,710 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 63,170 | 2023 | -0.41% | -0.37% | View data |
