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.

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.

Bangladesh BD: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.880 Number in 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.880 Number for 2018. Bangladesh BD: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.370 Number from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2019, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.880 Number in 2019 and a record low of 0.155 Number in 1970. Bangladesh BD: 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 Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Social: 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;

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.

The number of hospital beds in Italy has fluctuated in recent years. The graph reveals that in 2014 there were **** hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants in Italy, while in 2021, this figure amounted to **** beds per 1,000 population, the highest hospital bed rate observed in the period. This graph shows the number of hospital beds in Italy from 2014 to 2021 (per 1,000 inhabitants).

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.

Austria AT: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 7.060 Number in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.190 Number for 2019. Austria AT: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 7.850 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2020, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.200 Number in 1980 and a record low of 7.060 Number in 2020. Austria AT: 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 Austria – Table AT.World Bank.WDI: Social: 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;

United Kingdom UK: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 2.900 Number in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.980 Number for 2010. United Kingdom UK: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 4.600 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2011, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.700 Number in 1960 and a record low of 2.900 Number in 2011. United Kingdom UK: 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 United Kingdom – Table UK.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 CA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 2.560 Number in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.530 Number for 2019. Canada CA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 4.300 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2020, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.000 Number in 1970 and a record low of 2.530 Number in 2019. Canada CA: 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 Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Social: 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;

Mexico: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2020 is 0.99 hospital beds, an increase from 0.95 hospital beds in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4.44 hospital beds, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1990 to 2020 is 1.05 hospital beds. The minimum value, 0.95 hospital beds, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 1.2 hospital beds was recorded in 1993.

In 2024, there were almost two beds per thousand inhabitants in Brazil, similar to the figure reported a year prior. Between 2010 and 2020, the hospital bed density per 1,000 people decreased in the country to 1.91 hospital beds, the lowest in the analyzed period. During the last year depicted, the number of hospitals in Brazil amounted to around 7,300, the highest reported value since 2010.

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.

Hospital Beds in Netherlands decreased to 2.31 per 1000 people in 2023 from 2.45 per 1000 people in 2022. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands Hospital Beds.

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.

The average number of hospital beds available per 1,000 people in the United States was forecast to continuously decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** beds (**** percent). After the eighth 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 Canada and Mexico.

Ireland: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2020 is 2.89 hospital beds, an increase from 2.88 hospital beds in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4.44 hospital beds, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1980 to 2020 is 5.85 hospital beds. The minimum value, 2.54 hospital beds, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 9.13 hospital beds was recorded in 1987.

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;

Iran IR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.100 Number in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.700 Number for 2009. Iran IR: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.484 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2012, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.720 Number in 2005 and a record low of 0.100 Number in 2012. Iran IR: 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 Iran – Table IR.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;

New Zealand: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2021 is 2.67 hospital beds, an increase from 2.49 hospital beds in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 3.49 hospital beds, based on data from 9 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 2009 to 2021 is 2.67 hospital beds. The minimum value, 2.41 hospital beds, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 2.83 hospital beds was recorded in 2012.