In 2023, actual hospital discharges in Switzerland amounted to 1.4576 million. From the data provided, the forecast for hospital discharges shows a gradual increase: 1.4668 million in 2024, 1.4761 million in 2025, 1.4853 million in 2026, 1.4944 million in 2027, and 1.5034 million in 2028.
The year-on-year variation percentage indicates a steady growth trajectory: from 2023 to 2024, there is a 0.63% increase; from 2024 to 2025, the figure rises by 0.63%; 2025 to 2026, 0.62%; 2026 to 2027, 0.61%; and 2027 to 2028 shows a 0.60% growth.
Assessing these numbers over the longer term, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 0.61% per year, indicating a consistent but modest increase in hospital discharges.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in digital health technologies, which may reduce the need for hospital stays; demographic changes such as an aging population, which could drive up discharge numbers; and potential healthcare policy reforms that might impact the frequency and necessity of hospital admissions.
