The available hospital beds in the Netherlands showed a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the total number of hospital beds stood at 49.12 thousand. As we entered the forecasted period starting in 2024, the count was 47.98 thousand, marking an approximate 2.3% decrease year-on-year. The trend continues with each subsequent year, displaying an annual average decline (CAGR) of roughly 2.9% over the 5-year forecast period. By 2028, the number of available hospital beds is projected to drop further to 43.51 thousand, emphasizing a continuing downtrend.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, advancements in outpatient care reducing the need for inpatient beds, and demographic shifts such as an aging population that may alter healthcare demand. Additionally, technology and efficiency improvements within hospitals might also affect the overall requirement for bed capacity.
