In 2023, the available beds in hospitals in Austria stood at 141.88 persons per bed. From 2024 onwards, the forecasted data show modest year-on-year increases: 0.50% in 2024, 0.51% in 2025, 0.52% in 2026, 0.49% in 2027, and 0.48% in 2028.

The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years is estimated at around 0.50%, indicating a consistent but slow growth in the availability of hospital beds.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in hospital management and efficient bed allocation systems.
Demographic shifts, specifically an aging population, which may impact the demand for hospital beds.
Government health policies and investments in healthcare infrastructure.
Potential impacts of pandemics or other large-scale health crises.