The global numbers of adult ICU beds in thousands for 2023 highlighted the United States as having the highest average with 70.36, while countries like Luxembourg and New Zealand had significantly fewer, at 0.132 and 0.252 respectively. Japan, Canada, and Hungary reported positive growth in ICU bed numbers of 1.64%, 3.92%, and 20.04% respectively. Noticeable was Latvia, with a striking increase of 38.98%. However, the Netherlands experienced a slight decline of 0.73%.
Looking forward, it will be crucial to monitor the impact of aging populations, healthcare spending, and potential pandemics on ICU capacity. Countries may need to focus on expanding their healthcare infrastructure to ensure adequate ICU support as needed. Global health trends and technological advancements in healthcare could also significantly influence the future distribution and availability of ICU beds.
Top countries in Number of Adult ICU Beds (Average) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 70,360 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Japan | 18,620 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 5,290 | 2023 | +3.99% | +3.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 2,290 | 2023 | +16.34% | +20.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 2,200 | 2023 | +2.42% | +1.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1,990 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,180 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 1,010 | 2023 | +0.9% | +2.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 791 | 2023 | +29.89% | +38.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 289 | 2022 | View data |
