The forecast for hospital discharges for medical abortion in Canada shows a gradual increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the number stood at 2.09 thousand hospital discharges. The data for 2024 indicates a 1.9% increase to 2.13 thousand discharges. Moving forward, the year-on-year variations are as follows:
-2025: 1.9% increase to 2.17 thousand discharges
-2026: 1.8% increase to 2.21 thousand discharges
-2027: 1.8% increase to 2.25 thousand discharges
-2028: 2.2% increase to 2.3 thousand discharges
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be approximately 1.9% per year.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in medical procedures that might reduce the need for hospital discharges, policy changes impacting access to medical abortion, and shifting public perceptions and regulations surrounding reproductive health.
