Between 2013 and 2023, the number of acute care hospital beds in Chile per thousand persons has gradually declined from 2.02 to 1.92 units. The trend has shown slight year-on-year variability, with notable drops in specific years like 2018 and 2020. Over the last two years, 2022 saw a decrease of 0.52%, while in 2023, the rate remained stable. The average annual decline (CAGR) over the past five years was -0.31%.
Looking forward, forecast data indicate a continued decrease in the number of hospital beds, reaching 1.87 units per thousand persons by 2028, with a 5-year CAGR of -0.42% and an overall reduction of 2.09% during this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Policy changes impacting healthcare infrastructure investment.
- Technological advancements that might reduce inpatient care dependency.
- Population growth and aging impacting bed demand.
- Potential shifts in healthcare delivery models post-pandemic.
