The data for psychiatric care beds in hospitals within Europe for 2024 shows significant disparities among countries. Italy leads with 13.1 thousand beds per thousand persons, followed by Cyprus and Ireland with 7.02 and 3.36 respectively. Several countries including the United Kingdom (3.08), Iceland (3.05), and Spain (2.88) also feature relatively high placements. Notably, Germany and Belgium are at the lower end with under one bed per thousand persons.
Year-on-year variation indicates a mixed trend. Countries like Italy and Cyprus show increases of 3.04% and 4.58%, while Malta shows the highest positive change at 4.71%. Conversely, Luxembourg, Serbia, Romania, Germany, and Belgium experienced declines, indicating potential issues in psychiatric care capacity or shifting healthcare strategies.
For future trends, it is essential to watch for:
- Implementation of policies aimed at mental health improvement.
- Changes in healthcare funding and resource allocation.
- Technological advancements and their adoption in psychiatric care.
- Potential socioeconomic impacts of evolving care models and societal mental health awareness.
Top countries in Psychiatric Care Beds in Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) Per Unit | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 13,100 | 2023 | +1.99% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 7,020 | 2023 | +2.94% | +4.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 3,360 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 3,080 | 2023 | +2.45% | +2.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 3,050 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2,880 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 2,610 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 2,150 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 2,040 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Montenegro | 2,010 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.28% | View data |
