The global analysis of hospital discharges for epilepsy reveals significant variations by country in 2023. The United Kingdom leads with 39.46 thousand discharges, despite a slight decline. South Korea and the Czech Republic experienced growth, indicating rising hospitalization. Austria and Canada follow closely with stable numbers, while the Netherlands and Norway face gradual declines. Sweden, Slovakia, and Slovenia have notably lower discharge figures and negative growth rates, reflecting potential improvements in outpatient care or misreporting.
In the future, trends to monitor include technological advancements in epilepsy management, potential increases in outpatient care, especially in countries with rising or stabilizing discharge rates, and improved preventive measures that could further decrease hospital admissions globally.
Top countries in Hospital Discharges for Epilepsy Cases by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Discharges) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 39,460 | 2023 | +0.066% | -0.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 21,410 | 2023 | +5.03% | +1.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 14,290 | 2023 | +3% | +1.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 13,960 | 2023 | +2.62% | +0.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 13,950 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7,940 | 2023 | +0.44% | -1.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 7,100 | 2023 | +0.87% | -0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 6,500 | 2023 | -1.43% | -1.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 6,010 | 2023 | +3.93% | -0.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 3,360 | 2021 | +13.18% | View data |
