The number of hospital discharges for complications of surgical and medical care in Sweden increased from 23.39 thousand in 2013 to 26.72 thousand in 2023, with fluctuations along the way. From 2014 to 2023, year-on-year variations ranged from a high of 6.67% in 2021 to a low of -8.6% in 2020. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 1.81% in 2023, with an average annual variation of 1.13% over the last five years.
Forecasts suggest a continued upward trend, with hospital discharges expected to reach 28.89 thousand by 2028. The five-year CAGR leading to 2028 is projected at 1.23%, resulting in an overall five-year growth rate of 6.28%.
Future trends to watch include advancements in medical procedures and hospital care that may reduce complications, as well as demographic changes like an aging population, which might lead to higher rates of surgeries and consequently complications.
