The forecasted data indicates a steady decline in available hospital beds in Belgium per hundred thousand persons from 2024 to 2028. The year-on-year variations imply a slight but consistent decrease in bed availability: 2025: -0.96%, 2026: -0.95%, 2027: -0.93%, and 2028: -0.93%. Based on these projections, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the 2024-2028 period shows an average decline of approximately -0.94% per year.
From actual data available in 2023, the value was 537.00 units per hundred thousand persons, illustrating a downtrend that commenced prior to the forecast period. This decline highlights potential strain on healthcare resources unless mitigation strategies are implemented.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements in healthcare delivery, potential policy changes regarding healthcare infrastructure expansion, and demographic shifts such as an aging population which might further exacerbate the demand-supply gap in hospital beds.
