The long-term care beds in hospitals in Austria have shown a general upward trend from 2013 to 2023. In 2013, the number of beds was 4.42 thousand, and this number increased to 5.74 thousand by 2023. The year-on-year variations indicate a peak growth in 2015 followed by slower growth and slight declines in the subsequent years, with a notable increase again in 2020. Over the last five years, the CAGR was approximately 1.4%, indicating steady but modest growth.
From 2024 onwards, forecasted data suggests a continued, albeit more tempered, growth in the number of long-term care beds, reaching 6.14 thousand by 2028. The forecasted CAGR for the next five years is 1.07%, pointing to a stabilization in growth rate with an overall 5.46% increase over the period.
Future trends to watch for include aging population demographics that may drive further increases in demand for long-term care services, the impact of health policy changes, and advancements in medical technology which could influence the capacity and efficiency of hospital care provisions.
