In 2023, Japan led in global hospital bed count with 431.25 thousand beds, a slight decrease of 0.69% from the previous year. France and Poland followed, with ongoing declines of 1.12% and 1.36%, respectively. South Korea saw a marginal increase of 0.31%, while Portugal's bed count rose by 0.064%. Belgium experienced a modest increase of 0.15%, whereas Finland faced a significant drop of 3.68%. Estonia's numbers remained relatively stable with a minor decrease of 0.013%.
Forecasting future trends in the global number of hospital beds in publicly owned hospitals will highlight the potential for healthcare system expansions in nations like South Korea and Belgium, while countries with decreasing trends may focus on improving healthcare efficiency and alternative care solutions.
Top countries in Number of Hospital Beds in Publicly Owned Hospitals by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Units (Hospital Beds) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 431,250 | 2023 | -0.63% | -0.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 230,080 | 2023 | -1.12% | -1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 185,750 | 2023 | -0.4% | -1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 64,920 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 24,190 | 2023 | -0.64% | +0.064% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 16,760 | 2023 | -0.7% | +0.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 15,650 | 2023 | -2.68% | -3.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 5,540 | 2023 | +0.051% | -0.013% | View data |
