The number of long-term care beds in hospitals per hundred thousand persons in the Netherlands stood at 31.71 in 2023. Over the next five years, the data forecasts a steady decline: 30.67 in 2024, 29.65 in 2025, 28.65 in 2026, 27.68 in 2027, and 26.72 in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 3.4% from 2023 to 2024, 3.3% from 2024 to 2025, 3.4% from 2025 to 2026, 3.4% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.5% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is -3.4%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Rising demand for outpatient and home care services.
- Advancements in medical technology reducing the need for long-term hospital stays.
- Policy changes and healthcare funding impacting hospital bed availability.
- Demographic shifts, including an aging population, increasing overall demand for long-term care.
