The 2024 report by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) provides a detailed overview of trends and results in the healthcare sector. In 2024, two main trends emerged in the healthcare system: patients had shorter hospital stays, while outpatient visits increased. The results in the fight against infectious diseases were mixed.
In 2024, 239 hospitals were operating in Georgia. Compared to the previous year, the number of beds decreased by 2.5% to 14,900. The average length of hospital stay also decreased to 4.6 days, whereas in 2023, this figure was 5.3 days. The bed occupancy rate also declined, reaching 191.5 days in 2024 (compared to 204.9 days in 2023). These data indicate that, compared to the previous year, hospital beds were under less pressure.
Outpatient Facilities
In 2024, there were 2,288 outpatient-polyclinic facilities in the country. These facilities recorded 15.8 million doctor visits, a 2.8% increase from 2023. The rise in demand for outpatient care may signal a shift in the healthcare service delivery model.
New Cases and Most Common Diseases
According to 2024 data, compared to the previous year, the number of registered diseases (with a newly established diagnosis) saw the highest increase in the following groups: diseases of the eye and its adnexa (18.0%); certain infectious and parasitic diseases (15.4%); diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (14.8%); diseases of the nervous system (13.6%); and diseases of the respiratory system (11.4%).
Simultaneously, the most prevalent disease groups among the population were diseases of the respiratory system, the eye and its adnexa, and the circulatory system.
Infectious Diseases: Trends and Results in Men
HIV/AIDS: There were 131 deaths from AIDS in 2024. As for new infections, the number fluctuates annually—530 cases were registered in both 2022 and 2023, while this number increased to 564 in 2024.
Tuberculosis: Positive results were recorded in the fight against tuberculosis. In 2024, the number of new tuberculosis cases decreased by 11.7% compared to the previous year. At the same time, the number of people with tuberculosis decreased by 9.2% to 1,311.
In conclusion, the 2024 data reflects ongoing changes in Georgia’s healthcare system, including the transformation of the service delivery model and progress made in tuberculosis control.
Source:
Geostat (National Statistics Office of Georgia), “Healthcare Indicators, 2024.”
