As of 2023, the number of beds in not-for-profit privately owned hospitals in the US stood at a reasonable level, with a forecasted gradual increase from 566.46 thousand in 2024 to 570.94 thousand by 2028. This represents a steady year-on-year growth rate of approximately 0.20% to 0.25% annually. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests an average annual growth of about 0.25%.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technology and telemedicine on demand for hospital beds, increasing focus on outpatient care, and ongoing pressures of cost management and healthcare policy changes affecting hospital operations and capacity planning.
