Based on the forecast data, the number of rehabilitative care beds in hospitals in Sweden will decrease from 1.18 thousand in 2024 to 0.865 thousand by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decline of approximately 6.8% from 2024 to 2025, 7.3% from 2025 to 2026, 7.8% from 2026 to 2027, and 8.1% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period from 2024 to 2028 is -7.5% annually.
In 2023, the number of rehabilitative care beds stood at 1.25 thousand, witnessing a continued reduction in the healthcare infrastructure dedicated to rehabilitative care in subsequent years.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in outpatient services and telehealth, which may further impact the demand for inpatient rehabilitative care. Additionally, innovations in home-care services and governmental healthcare policies aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs could lead to further declines in the number of hospital beds dedicated to rehabilitative care.
