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

The countries with the highest density of hospital beds worldwide include Korea, Japan, Russia, and Germany. Japan has around 12.6 hospital beds per 1,000 population. On the other hand, the United States reported just 2.8 hospital beds per 1,000 population.

Hospital beds in the U.S.

Both the number of hospitals and the number of hospital beds in the U.S. have decreased in recent years. In 2022, there were an estimated 917 thousand hospital beds in the U.S. The largest proportion of hospitals in the U.S. have 500 or more beds, while the second largest proportion of hospitals had between 100 and 199 beds.

Hospital stays in the U.S.

Despite decreasing hospital bed density since 1975, the number of hospital admissions in the U.S. has increased since then, but has dropped since the COVID pandemic. The number of hospital admission per capita differed from state to state with rates highest in the District of Columbia.

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.

In 2022, there were, on average, 2.35 hospital beds per 1,000 population in the United States. Hospital bed density varied widely between the states, with South Dakota having 4.61 beds per thousand population, while there were just 1.6 hospital beds per thousand population available in Washington.

In 2022, Czechia had around 45.5 intensive care beds in hospitals per 100,000 population, that is the highest among the countries listed. This statistic shows intensive care bed density in hospitals in select countries worldwide in 2022.

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 0.2 beds (-3.95 percent). After the fifteenth consecutive decreasing year, the number of available beds per 1,000 people is estimated to reach 4.88 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 150 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 Africa and Asia.

Saudi Arabia SA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 2.100 Number in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.200 Number for 2009. Saudi Arabia SA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 2.200 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2012, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.496 Number in 1990 and a record low of 0.775 Number in 1960. Saudi Arabia SA: 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 Saudi Arabia – Table SA.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;

Laos LA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 1.500 Number in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.700 Number for 2010. Laos LA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.927 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2012, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.570 Number in 1990 and a record low of 0.472 Number in 1960. Laos LA: 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 Laos – Table LA.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;

Panama PA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 2.200 Number in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.400 Number for 2010. Panama PA: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 2.450 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2011, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.775 Number in 1960 and a record low of 2.200 Number in 2011. Panama PA: 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 Panama – Table PA.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;

United Arab Emirates AE: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 1.100 Number in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.900 Number for 2008. United Arab Emirates AE: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 2.420 Number from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2012, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.060 Number in 1992 and a record low of 1.100 Number in 2012. United Arab Emirates AE: 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 Arab Emirates – Table AE.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;

Latvia LV: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 5.900 Number in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.320 Number for 2010. Latvia LV: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 10.440 Number from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2011, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.309 Number in 1985 and a record low of 5.320 Number in 2010. Latvia LV: 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 Latvia – Table LV.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;

Pakistan PK: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.600 Number in 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.600 Number for 2010. Pakistan PK: Hospital Beds: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.600 Number from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2012, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.200 Number in 2005 and a record low of 0.521 Number in 1970. Pakistan PK: 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 Pakistan – Table PK.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;

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.

Germany: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2020 is 7.82 hospital beds, a decline from 7.91 hospital beds in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 4.44 hospital beds, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1991 to 2020 is 8.72 hospital beds. The minimum value, 7.82 hospital beds, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 10.12 hospital beds was recorded in 1991.

The average for 2020 based on 21 countries was 4.69 hospital beds. The highest value was in Germany: 7.82 hospital beds and the lowest value was in Sweden: 2.05 hospital beds. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2022, community hospitals in the United States had an average of 2.4 beds per 1,000 persons. The share of community hospital beds ranged from 1.6 to five 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 2022.

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.

Hospital Beds in Poland decreased to 6.13 per 1000 people in 2022 from 6.20 per 1000 people in 2021. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Poland Hospital Beds.

Hospital Beds in Sweden decreased to 1.90 per 1000 people in 2022 from 2 per 1000 people in 2021. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Hospital Beds.

Denmark: Hospital beds per 1,000 people: The latest value from 2021 is 2.52 hospital beds, a decline from 2.59 hospital beds in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 3.49 hospital beds, based on data from 9 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1997 to 2021 is 3.47 hospital beds. The minimum value, 2.52 hospital beds, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 4.64 hospital beds was recorded in 1997.