In 2023, hospital discharges for complications of pregnancy in the antenatal period in Canada stood at approximately 167.6 thousand. The forecast for 2024 is 169.01 thousand discharges, indicating a projected rise of 0.84% from the previous year. The trend demonstrates a steady year-on-year increase in hospital discharges with forecasted values reaching 174.68 thousand by 2028. This yields an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.83% over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, advancements in prenatal care technologies, increased access to healthcare services, and demographic shifts such as an aging population or changes in birth rates. These factors could significantly influence the rate of hospital discharges related to antenatal complications in the coming years.
