An analysis of the forecasted average length of hospital stay for complications of pregnancy in the antenatal period in France shows a slight downward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the average length of stay was 4.5 days. The year-on-year variation between 2024 and 2026 indicates a reduction from 4.4 to 4.3 days, representing a decrease of approximately 2.3%. Over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) suggests a decrease of around 1.2% annually.

Future trends to watch for include:

Improvements in prenatal care technologies may further reduce hospital stays.
Policies aiming to optimize hospital resources could impact average stay durations.
Shifts towards outpatient care for minor complications affecting length of stay.