The United States leads globally with an impressive number of ICU beds, averaging 97.8 thousand. Germany and France follow, with 27.13 and 22.51 thousand beds, respectively. In 2023, Spain showed a significant increase of 30.05% in its ICU bed count, suggesting a growing emphasis on healthcare capacity. Mexico, Canada, and Portugal also demonstrated modest increases in ICU resources, indicating a trend towards bolstering healthcare infrastructure. Israel recorded a slight rise of 1.65%, underscoring a consistent improvement.
Future trends to watch include how emerging economies like South Korea and Mexico continue to expand their ICU capacities. Healthcare investments are likely to rise globally as countries aim to enhance their healthcare resilience and preparedness for future health crises. The growth in ICU bed numbers can potentially be influenced by healthcare policies, population demographics, and technological advancements in medical care.
Top countries in Number of ICU Beds (Average) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 97,800 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Germany | 27,130 | 2023 | -0.18% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 22,510 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 16,440 | 2023 | +24.23% | +30.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 10,910 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 10,090 | 2023 | +2.3% | +4.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 7,190 | 2023 | +3.07% | +3.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 5,660 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2,950 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2,370 | 2021 | View data |
