As of 2023, Germany leads the global number of adult ICU bed-days among the analyzed countries with 6.41 million, followed by France at 5.73 million. Notably, Germany experienced a slight decrease of 0.68% from the previous year, whereas France saw a 0.77% increase. Austria showed minimal growth at 0.039%, and Portugal experienced significant growth at 5.28%. Israel and Croatia recorded increases of 2.98% and 8.8%, respectively. Over the past five years, there have been various growth trends, with Croatia showing significant growth, indicating a rising demand for ICU resources.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued investment in healthcare infrastructure in countries with growing ICU bed-day needs.
- Potential policy changes affecting ICU capacity, especially in response to pandemic preparedness.
- Technological advancements in healthcare impacting the efficiency and utilization of ICU resources.
Top countries in Number of Adult ICU Bed-Days by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,409,600 | 2023 | +0.55% | -0.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 5,729,800 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 1,117,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Austria | 521,790 | 2023 | +0.024% | +0.039% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 293,380 | 2023 | +1.21% | +5.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Israel | 275,940 | 2023 | +8.19% | +2.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 153,300 | 2023 | +1.44% | +8.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 105,400 | 2022 | View data |
