The number of hospital beds in the UK is anticipated to decline steadily from 157.76 thousand in 2024 to 143.63 thousand in 2028. Compared to 2023, the year-on-year decrease from 2024 to 2025 is about 2.3%, continuing this downward trend through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is negative, indicating a consistent reduction of hospital beds each year by an average of 2.3%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in healthcare policy, technological advancements in outpatient care, and demographic changes, all of which could impact the demand and supply of hospital beds in the UK.
