The data on European curative care beds in hospitals for 2024 forecasts show that Bulgaria has the highest number with 660.66 units per hundred thousand persons, followed by Germany and Romania. Over the past two years, notable trends include Bulgaria's slight increase of 1.13%, while Germany and Austria experienced declines, -0.62% and -1.4% respectively. Lithuania, Latvia, and Luxembourg saw significant decreases, with Latvia facing a 4.08% reduction. Finland, Denmark, and Sweden also showed decreasing trends, reflecting a continental shift towards fewer curative care beds per capita. Over the last five years, the CAGR highlights a broader decline, with countries like Liechtenstein and Sweden showing annual reductions.
Future trends to watch include potential further reductions in curative care beds in line with advancements in outpatient care, telemedicine, and a shift towards preventive healthcare. Policies encouraging healthcare efficiency and cost reductions may also drive these trends, alongside demographic shifts such as aging populations which could necessitate a strategic realignment of healthcare resources.
Top countries in Curative Care Beds in Hospitals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 660.66 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 582.37 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 542.88 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 502.27 | 2023 | -1.4% | -1.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 479.78 | 2023 | -0.89% | -0.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 476.63 | 2023 | -2.16% | -2.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 474.23 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 464.98 | 2023 | -0.91% | -0.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 430.01 | 2023 | -0.98% | -1.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 400.44 | 2023 | -1.14% | -1.11% | View data |
