In 2023, the number of curative care beds in hospitals in Sweden stood at 17.79 thousand. Starting from 2024, the forecast indicates a decline every year, with values as follows: 17.34 thousand in 2024, 16.89 thousand in 2025, 16.44 thousand in 2026, 16.01 thousand in 2027, and 15.58 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variation shows a decreasing trend:
- Between 2023 and 2024, the variation is -2.53%.
- Between 2024 and 2025, the variation is -2.60%.
- Between 2025 and 2026, the variation is -2.66%.
- Between 2026 and 2027, the variation is -2.62%.
- Between 2027 and 2028, the variation is -2.69%.
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is approximately -2.59%, indicating a consistent decline in the number of curative care beds.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in outpatient care, technological innovations in healthcare allowing more home-based treatments, and policy changes that might impact hospital capacities. Monitoring these factors will be essential to understand the underlying causes and potential reversals or accelerations of the current downward trend in curative care beds.
