Forecasts indicate an increasing trend in hip replacement procedures performed on in-patients in Belgium from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the number of procedures stood at 34.72 thousand. Projected figures for the upcoming years are as follows: 35.41 thousand (2024), 36.15 thousand (2025), 36.88 thousand (2026), 37.6 thousand (2027), and 38.32 thousand (2028).
Year-on-year variations are: - 2024: +1.99%- 2025: +2.09%- 2026: +2.02%- 2027: +1.95%- 2028: +1.91%
Over the last two years, the growth rate has averaged around 2%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent upward trend of approximately 2% annually.
Future trends to watch for:- Advances in medical technology improving the outcomes and recovery from hip replacements- An aging population likely increasing the demand for hip replacement procedures- Potential policy changes in healthcare funding affecting the availability of such procedures.
