Outpatient Care - Belgium | Statista Market Forecast

In Belgium, the Outpatient Care market is anticipated to witness a substantial growth in revenue, projected to reach US$4.32m in 2024.
This growth is expected to continue with an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 3.99%, leading to a market volume of US$5.25m by 2029.
When compared globally, it is noteworthy that United States is expected to generate the highest revenue in this market, amounting to US$744.80bn in 2024.
"Belgium's outpatient care market is witnessing a surge in telemedicine services, providing convenient and accessible healthcare to patients across the country."

Definition:
Outpatient Care refers to medical and surgical services that are provided to patients who do not require an overnight stay in a hospital. It covers a wide range of services, including diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments that are performed on an outpatient basis (e.g., doctor consultations, diagnostic services, and laboratory tests). Hospital outpatient care is designed to provide convenient, efficient, and cost-effective medical care to patients, allowing them to receive medical attention without having to spend the night in a hospital. This reduces the overall cost of healthcare and increases accessibility to medical services.

Additional information:
The Outpatient Care market comprises revenues and average revenue per capita. Market values represent revenues paid to hospitals by the respective healthcare payers (including VAT, if applicable). Reported market revenues include spending by consumers (B2C), enterprises (B2B), and governments (B2G). Revenues are allocated to the country where the money is spent.

Ambulatory care by hospitals
Minor surgical procedures
Clinic visits by patients
Checkups
Emergency department visits

Inpatient care
Day care
Long-term care
Home-based care

The Outpatient Care market in Belgium has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by a combination of factors such as changing customer preferences, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors.

Customer preferences: Customers in Belgium are increasingly seeking more convenient and accessible healthcare options, which has led to a rise in demand for outpatient care services. Patients are looking for faster and more efficient services, and outpatient care facilities are able to provide this by offering a range of services such as diagnostic tests, minor surgeries, and rehabilitation services.

Trends in the market: One of the major trends in the outpatient care market in Belgium is the increasing use of technology to improve patient care. Telemedicine and remote monitoring technologies have become increasingly popular, allowing patients to receive care from the comfort of their own homes. Additionally, there has been a growing trend towards more personalized care, with outpatient care facilities offering tailored treatment plans and individualized care.

Local special circumstances: Belgium has a well-developed healthcare system, which has helped to support the growth of the outpatient care market. The country has a high number of healthcare professionals per capita, and the government has implemented policies to encourage the development of outpatient care facilities. Additionally, the aging population in Belgium has led to an increase in demand for healthcare services, including outpatient care.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The growth of the outpatient care market in Belgium is also being driven by underlying macroeconomic factors such as rising healthcare costs and the increasing burden of chronic diseases. Outpatient care facilities are able to provide cost-effective and efficient care for patients with chronic conditions, which has led to an increase in demand for these services. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards outpatient care, as patients seek to avoid hospitals and clinics where the risk of infection is higher.Overall, the outpatient care market in Belgium is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, driven by changing customer preferences, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors. The use of technology and personalized care are likely to become increasingly important, as patients seek more convenient and efficient healthcare services.

Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2B, B2G, and B2C spend. Figures are based on revenue received by hospitals from public or private sources, allocated to the country where the money is spent, including VAT if applicable.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a bottom-up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market market. Next, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as healthcare expenditure per capita, health risk factors, public health spend, and GDP. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, forecasts are based on historical developments, current trends, and key market indicators, using advanced statistical methods.

Additional notes:

Data is modeled in US$ using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level.

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