In 2023, the number of acute care hospital beds in Japan stood at 7.48 units per thousand persons. The forecast for 2024 onwards shows a steady decline in this metric: 7.42 in 2024, 7.36 in 2025, 7.3 in 2026, 7.25 in 2027, and 7.19 in 2028.
Year-on-year variations demonstrate the following percentage decreases:- 2024: -0.80%- 2025: -0.81%- 2026: -0.82%- 2027: -0.68%- 2028: -0.83%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is approximately -0.78%, indicating a consistent decline over these five years.
Future trends to watch for include demographic shifts like an aging population, advancements in medical technology, and policy changes impacting healthcare infrastructure, all potentially affecting hospital bed requirements.
