The average for 2020 based on 36 countries was 4.44 hospital beds. The highest value was in South Korea: 12.65 hospital beds and the lowest value was in Mexico: 0.99 hospital beds. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Hospital bed density varies significantly across countries, with South Korea and Japan leading the pack at over ** beds per 1,000 population in 2022. This stark contrast becomes apparent when compared to countries like the United States, which reported just **** beds per 1,000 people. These figures highlight the disparities in healthcare infrastructure and capacity among nations, potentially impacting their ability to respond to health crises and provide adequate care. Global trends in hospital bed density While some countries maintain high bed densities, others have experienced declines over time. Canada, for instance, saw its hospital bed rate decrease from **** per 1,000 inhabitants in 1980 to **** in 2022, mirroring trends seen in other developed nations. Similarly, Russia's hospital bed density fell from ** beds per 10,000 inhabitants in 2012 to ** beds per 10,000 in 2023. These reductions may reflect changes in healthcare delivery models and efficiency improvements. Regional variations and healthcare implications Despite having one of the highest bed densities globally, Japan has seen a slight decrease in recent years, from ***** beds per 100,000 inhabitants in 2014 to ******* in 2023. However, Japan still maintains a high capacity, which supports its notably long average hospital stay of **** days in 2022. In contrast, Brazil reported just under *** beds per 1,000 inhabitants in 2022, highlighting the significant disparities that exist between countries and regions in terms of healthcare infrastructure and potential impacts on patient care.

In 2023, there were, on average, 2.32 hospital beds per 1,000 population in the United States. Hospital bed density varied widely between the states, with District of Columbia having 4.87 beds per thousand population, while there were just 1.57 hospital beds per thousand population available in Washington.

This dataset provides values for HOSPITAL BEDS reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2023, community hospitals in the United States had an average of 2.3 beds per 1,000 population. The share of community hospital beds ranged from 1.6 to 4.9 beds per 1,000 persons across the country. The number of community hospital beds per 1,000 population in the United States decreased slightly from 2000 to 2023.

France FR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 6.400 Number in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.640 Number for 2010. France FR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 9.400 Number from Dec 1974 (Median) to 2011, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.100 Number in 1981 and a record low of 6.400 Number in 2011. France FR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.; ; Data are from the World Health Organization, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Canada: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2020 is 2.55 hospital beds, an increase from 2.52 hospital beds in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4.44 hospital beds, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1976 to 2020 is 4.57 hospital beds. The minimum value, 2.52 hospital beds, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 6.92 hospital beds was recorded in 1976.

Greece GR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 4.800 Number in 2009. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.800 Number for 2008. Greece GR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 4.950 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2009, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.200 Number in 1980 and a record low of 4.700 Number in 2000. Greece GR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greece – Table GR.World Bank: Health Statistics. Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.; ; Data are from the World Health Organization, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Guatemala GT: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.600 Number in 2011. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.600 Number for 2010. Guatemala GT: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.878 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2011, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.631 Number in 1960 and a record low of 0.500 Number in 2002. Guatemala GT: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Guatemala – Table GT.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.; ; Data are from the World Health Organization, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Hospital Beds in the United States decreased to 2.75 per 1000 people in 2022 from 2.77 per 1000 people in 2021. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Hospital Beds.

France: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2020 is 5.73 hospital beds, a decline from 5.83 hospital beds in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4.44 hospital beds, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for France from 1997 to 2020 is 6.9 hospital beds. The minimum value, 5.73 hospital beds, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 8.49 hospital beds was recorded in 1997.

Sudan SD: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.800 Number in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.700 Number for 2009. Sudan SD: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.800 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2012, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.088 Number in 1990 and a record low of 0.700 Number in 2002. Sudan SD: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sudan – Table SD.World Bank: Health Statistics. Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.; ; Data are from the World Health Organization, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Japan: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2020 is 12.63 hospital beds, a decline from 12.84 hospital beds in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4.44 hospital beds, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1993 to 2020 is 14.01 hospital beds. The minimum value, 12.63 hospital beds, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 15.58 hospital beds was recorded in 1993.

Brazil: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2021 is 2.47 hospital beds, an increase from 2.45 hospital beds in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 3.49 hospital beds, based on data from 9 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 1993 to 2021 is 2.64 hospital beds. The minimum value, 2.26 hospital beds, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 3.24 hospital beds was recorded in 1993.

This scatter chart displays hospital beds (per 1,000 people) against health expenditure per capita (current US$). The data is about countries.

Hospital Beds in Sweden decreased to 1.87 per 1000 people in 2023 from 1.90 per 1000 people in 2022. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Hospital Beds.

The USA: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2019 is 2.8 hospital beds, a decline from 2.83 hospital beds in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 4.53 hospital beds, based on data from 39 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2019 is 4.73 hospital beds. The minimum value, 2.77 hospital beds, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 9.18 hospital beds was recorded in 1960.

The average number of hospital beds available per 1,000 people in Europe was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** beds (-*** percent). After the fifteenth consecutive decreasing year, the number of available beds per 1,000 people is estimated to reach **** beds and therefore a new minimum in 2029. Depicted is the number of hospital beds per capita in the country or region at hand. As defined by World Bank this includes inpatient beds in general, specialized, public and private hospitals as well as rehabilitation centers.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to *** countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the average number of hospital beds available per 1,000 people in countries like Northern Europe and Eastern Europe.

This scatter chart displays hospital beds (per 1,000 people) against health expenditure per capita (current US$) in Europe. The data is about countries.

Syria SY: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 1.500 Number in 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.500 Number for 2010. Syria SY: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.400 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2012, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.540 Number in 2008 and a record low of 0.993 Number in 1970. Syria SY: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Syrian Arab Republic – Table SY.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.; ; Data are from the World Health Organization, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;