In 2023, the hospital discharge count for infectious and parasitic diseases in Canada was 85 thousand. Moving forward, the forecast for 2024 shows a slight increase to 86.55 thousand, continuing an upward trend with values reaching 89.12 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 0.82%, 0.76% from 2025 to 2026, 0.70% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.66% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecast period is approximately 0.80%, indicating a steady and moderate increase in hospital discharges for these diseases.

Future trends to watch for include:

Advancements in medical treatments and vaccines that may alter hospital discharge rates significantly.
Potential impacts of public health policies and preventive measures on reducing disease spread.
Demographic changes, including an aging population, which could influence disease incidence and healthcare needs.