The forecast for psychiatric care beds in Italian hospitals indicates a significant downward trend from 2024 to 2028. Standing at 3.01 thousand in 2024, the number of beds is expected to decline to 1.55 thousand by 2028. This represents a notable year-on-year decrease: a decrease of approximately 12.6% from 2024 to 2025, 14.1% from 2025 to 2026, 15.9% from 2026 to 2027, and 18.4% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period reflects an average annual decrease of 15.6%.
Future trends to watch include policy changes impacting mental health funding, shifts in healthcare infrastructure towards community-based services, and potential demographic changes, such as aging populations, which could modify demand patterns.
