The forecast for available beds in hospitals in Spain from 2024 to 2028 reveals a consistent downward trend. In 2023, the value stood at 286.30 units per hundred thousand persons, decreasing year-on-year by 0.74% to 284.18 in 2024. This decline continues with a 0.73% drop in 2025, a 0.72% decline in 2026, a 0.71% decrease in 2027, and a further 0.70% drop in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is -0.72%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential policy changes aimed at increasing healthcare capacity.
- The impact of demographic changes, particularly an aging population.
- Technological advancements in medical care reducing hospitalization times.
- Private sector investments in healthcare infrastructure.
