The available beds in hospitals in Denmark have seen a consistent decline from 307.06 units per hundred thousand persons in 2013 to 232.34 units in 2023, representing a significant reduction over the last decade. Based on the year-on-year and CAGR data, the most pronounced decline occurred between 2013 and 2015, with a reduction of over 12% in 2014 alone. However, from 2016 onward, the decline has been more gradual, averaging a 2.31% annual reduction from 2018 to 2023.
Looking ahead to 2028, the forecast indicates a continued decline in available hospital beds, with the 5-year CAGR projected to be -2.25%, resulting in an estimated 201.62 units per hundred thousand persons by 2028. This forecasted reduction underscores an ongoing trend of fewer hospital beds across Denmark.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of healthcare policy reforms and healthcare infrastructure investments.
- Technological advancements in healthcare that could either reduce the need for hospital beds or improve bed utilization efficiency.
- Demographic changes, particularly the aging population, which could affect hospital bed demand.
- The ongoing effects of pandemics or other emergent health crises on hospital capacity needs.
