The number of available hospital beds in Germany is forecasted to decrease steadily from 645.53 thousand in 2024 to 635.82 thousand in 2028. Comparing the figures, there is a consistent year-on-year decline with average reductions seen around 0.4% per year. The downward trend continues following a similar pattern from previous years when compared to 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period indicates a modest annual decline.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of healthcare policy reforms on bed availability.
Technological advances improving patient care which might reduce the need for traditional hospital beds.
Demographic shifts such as aging population that could influence hospital bed demand.