The forecasted data indicates a gradual decline in the number of acute care hospital beds in France from 2.79 beds per thousand persons in 2024 to 2.62 in 2028. This reduction translates to a year-on-year decrease of approximately 1.79% in 2025, 1.46% in 2026, 1.48% in 2027, and 1.50% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately -1.55%, reflecting a consistent downward trend in hospital bed availability per capita.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of healthcare policy changes, population aging, and technological advancements on hospital bed demand and utilization. Additionally, the potential for increased outpatient care and telemedicine may further influence the need for acute care beds in the coming years.
