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The peak velocity of ageing just started,
the public healthcare system would get worse
Percentage of population aged 65+ Number of public hospital beds required
40% per 1,000 population in 2016 (1)
15.9% 29.1%
35% Public hospital beds
Age required / 1,000
30% population
25% 0-64 1.9
20% 65+ 10.5
15% 75+ 15.7
10%
The elderly population is expected to The medical needs of the elderly
5% increase by 1.2 million from 2016 to are at least 5.5 times that of the
2036. rest of the population.
0%
Note: (1) No. of public hospital beds required = total number of bed days utilised per thousand population / Source: Census and Statistical Department; 9
365. Bed days refers to inpatient patient bed days plus day inpatient discharges and deaths. Hospital Authority Statistical Report 2016/17
