The analysis of ICU bed density highlights that Latvia and Estonia lead with an average of 450 hospital beds per thousand people, indicating robust capacity. The United States and Austria follow with 290 and 280 beds respectively. Over the last year, Latvia showed a substantial year-on-year growth of 36.4%, while Estonia saw a modest rise of 4.32%. Most countries indicated minimal changes, with variations below 5%, except for Mexico, which increased by 3.39%.
Future trends to watch include a potential increase in ICU bed density in response to healthcare policy adjustments and healthcare needs. Given recent global health crises, countries might focus on enhancing ICU capacity to improve healthcare system resilience. Monitoring these capacity investments could provide insights into national health priorities and resource allocation strategies.
Top countries in Density of ICU Beds (Average) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Beds) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 0.45 | 2023 | +28.57% | +36.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 0.45 | 2023 | +4.65% | +4.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 0.29 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Austria | 0.28 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 0.26 | 2023 | 0% | +2.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 0.24 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 0.2 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Canada | 0.18 | 2023 | 0% | +1.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mexico | 0.08 | 2023 | 0% | +3.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Costa Rica | 0.07 | 2022 | View data |
