In 2023, hospital discharges for pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation in France were at 60.42 thousand. The forecast indicates a gradual increase over the next five years, with expected discharges reaching 68.84 thousand by 2028. Year-on-year growth is consistent, ranging approximately between 2.7% to 2.9%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is anticipated to be around 2.5%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of healthcare policy changes on treatment protocols and hospitalizations.
Advances in medical technology and their effect on reducing or managing chronic conditions outside of hospital settings.
Population aging factors that may contribute to an increase in these chronic conditions.
Environmental factors affecting pulmonary health, such as pollution and climate change.