The density of adult ICU beds in France remained stable at 290 beds per million people from 2024 to 2025, followed by a projected increase to 300 beds from 2026 to 2028. This represents a 3.45% increase in ICU bed density between 2025 and 2026, with stability expected thereafter. Compared to the 2023 level, this indicates a slight expansion in healthcare capacity. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecasted period of 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.85%.
Future trends to watch include potential changes in healthcare policies or funding that could impact ICU capacity, as well as demographic shifts and the prevalence of chronic conditions which may influence demand for critical care services over the next decade.
