From 2013 to 2023, hospital discharges for heart failure cases in South Korea experienced fluctuations, reaching 68.7 discharges per hundred thousand persons in 2023. Analyzing year-on-year variations, discharges increased by 2.38% in 2023, following a 4.84% rise in 2022. This suggests a relatively steady growth pattern, but the CAGR over the past five years stands at 0.62%, indicating modest average annual growth. Forecasts predict continued growth, with a projected value of 76.4 by 2028 and a five-year CAGR of 1.71%, reflecting a total growth rate of 8.83% over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch include advancements in heart failure treatments, shifts in healthcare policies, and demographic changes like an aging population, which could further influence hospitalization rates and healthcare service demands in South Korea.
