Hospital Beds per Capita 2011
Hospital beds per capita highlights healthcare infrastructure by showing available hospital beds per 1,000 people globally.
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Rank | Actions | ||
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1 |  Monaco | 18.31 beds per 1,000 | |
2 |  Japan | 13.37 beds per 1,000 | |
3 |  Belarus | 10.68 beds per 1,000 | |
4 |  South Korea | 9.68 beds per 1,000 | |
5 |  Ukraine | 8.9 beds per 1,000 | |
6 |  Russia | 8.51 beds per 1,000 | |
7 |  Germany | 8.32 beds per 1,000 | |
8 |  Austria | 7.67 beds per 1,000 | |
9 |  Lithuania | 7.43 beds per 1,000 | |
10 |  Hungary | 7.21 beds per 1,000 | |
11 |  Czech Republic | 7.11 beds per 1,000 | |
12 |  Mongolia | 6.91 beds per 1,000 | |
13 |  Kazakhstan | 6.89 beds per 1,000 | |
14 |  Poland | 6.6 beds per 1,000 | |
15 |  France | 6.5 beds per 1,000 | |
16 |  Romania | 6.46 beds per 1,000 | |
17 |  Bulgaria | 6.42 beds per 1,000 | |
18 |  Republic of Moldova | 6.19 beds per 1,000 | |
19 |  Belgium | 6.05 beds per 1,000 | |
20 |  Slovakia | 6.05 beds per 1,000 | |
21 |  Croatia | 5.95 beds per 1,000 | |
22 |  Latvia | 5.88 beds per 1,000 | |
23 |  Finland | 5.53 beds per 1,000 | |
24 |  Estonia | 5.36 beds per 1,000 | |
25 |  Serbia | 5.33 beds per 1,000 | |
26 |  Luxembourg | 5.28 beds per 1,000 | |
27 |  Saint Kitts and Nevis | 5.09 beds per 1,000 | |
28 |  Switzerland | 5.05 beds per 1,000 | |
29 |  Kyrgyzstan | 4.94 beds per 1,000 | |
30 |  Tajikistan | 4.88 beds per 1,000 | |
31 |  Uzbekistan | 4.85 beds per 1,000 | |
32 |  Slovenia | 4.63 beds per 1,000 | |
33 |  North Macedonia | 4.55 beds per 1,000 | |
34 |  Greece | 4.47 beds per 1,000 | |
35 |  Argentina | 4.38 beds per 1,000 | |
36 |  Malta | 4.3 beds per 1,000 | |
37 |  Norway | 4.2 beds per 1,000 | |
38 |  Armenia | 4.19 beds per 1,000 | |
39 |  Azerbaijan | 4.12 beds per 1,000 | |
40 |  Cuba | 4.04 beds per 1,000 | |
41 |  Dominica | 4 beds per 1,000 | |
42 |  Netherlands | 3.94 beds per 1,000 | |
43 |  Montenegro | 3.9 beds per 1,000 | |
44 |  Australia | 3.76 beds per 1,000 | |
45 |  Libya | 3.7 beds per 1,000 | |
46 |  Turkmenistan | 3.65 beds per 1,000 | |
47 |  Sri Lanka | 3.52 beds per 1,000 | |
48 |  San Marino | 3.51 beds per 1,000 | |
49 |  Italy | 3.46 beds per 1,000 | |
50 |  Lebanon | 3.45 beds per 1,000 | |
51 |  Grenada | 3.37 beds per 1,000 | |
52 |  Portugal | 3.37 beds per 1,000 | |
53 |  Mauritius | 3.34 beds per 1,000 | |
54 |  Iceland | 3.29 beds per 1,000 | |
55 |  Israel | 3.27 beds per 1,000 | |
56 |  Georgia | 3.26 beds per 1,000 | |
57 |  Seychelles | 3.25 beds per 1,000 | |
58 |  Denmark | 3.13 beds per 1,000 | |
59 |  Spain | 3.03 beds per 1,000 | |
60 |  Suriname | 3.03 beds per 1,000 | |
61 |  United States | 2.94 beds per 1,000 | |
62 |  Bahamas | 2.89 beds per 1,000 | |
63 |  Albania | 2.88 beds per 1,000 | |
64 |  United Kingdom | 2.87 beds per 1,000 | |
65 |  Brunei Darussalam | 2.84 beds per 1,000 | |
66 |  New Zealand | 2.82 beds per 1,000 | |
67 |  Canada | 2.78 beds per 1,000 | |
68 |  China | 2.72 beds per 1,000 | |
69 |  Sweden | 2.7 beds per 1,000 | |
70 |  Ireland | 2.62 beds per 1,000 | |
71 |  Turkey | 2.62 beds per 1,000 | |
72 |  Cyprus | 2.61 beds per 1,000 | |
73 |  Uruguay | 2.58 beds per 1,000 | |
74 |  Botswana | 2.55 beds per 1,000 | |
75 |  Brazil | 2.55 beds per 1,000 | |
76 |  Kuwait | 2.54 beds per 1,000 | |
77 |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2.52 beds per 1,000 | |
78 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.3 beds per 1,000 | |
79 |  Saudi Arabia | 2.25 beds per 1,000 | |
80 |  Chile | 2.21 beds per 1,000 | |
81 |  Vietnam | 2.21 beds per 1,000 | |
82 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 2.14 beds per 1,000 | |
83 |  Singapore | 2.14 beds per 1,000 | |
84 |  Cabo Verde | 2.11 beds per 1,000 | |
85 |  Thailand | 2.09 beds per 1,000 | |
86 |  Panama | 2.07 beds per 1,000 | |
87 |  Bahrain | 2.06 beds per 1,000 | |
88 |  Gabon | 1.95 beds per 1,000 | |
89 |  Fiji | 1.9 beds per 1,000 | |
90 |  Malaysia | 1.9 beds per 1,000 | |
91 |  Bhutan | 1.8 beds per 1,000 | |
92 |  Jamaica | 1.8 beds per 1,000 | |
93 |  Tunisia | 1.8 beds per 1,000 | |
94 |  India | 1.79 beds per 1,000 | |
95 |  Zimbabwe | 1.75 beds per 1,000 | |
96 |  Algeria | 1.68 beds per 1,000 | |
97 |  Ecuador | 1.6 beds per 1,000 | |
98 |  Jordan | 1.6 beds per 1,000 | |
99 |  Dominican Republic | 1.58 beds per 1,000 | |
100 |  Peru | 1.55 beds per 1,000 | |
101 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 1.55 beds per 1,000 | |
102 |  Oman | 1.52 beds per 1,000 | |
103 |  Colombia | 1.49 beds per 1,000 | |
104 |  Saint Lucia | 1.47 beds per 1,000 | |
105 |  Egypt | 1.4 beds per 1,000 | |
106 |  Eritrea | 1.33 beds per 1,000 | |
107 |  Iran | 1.32 beds per 1,000 | |
108 |  Laos | 1.32 beds per 1,000 | |
109 |  Malawi | 1.3 beds per 1,000 | |
110 |  State of Palestine | 1.3 beds per 1,000 | |
111 |  United Arab Emirates | 1.26 beds per 1,000 | |
112 |  Costa Rica | 1.22 beds per 1,000 | |
113 |  Qatar | 1.22 beds per 1,000 | |
114 |  Belize | 1.1 beds per 1,000 | |
115 |  El Salvador | 1.05 beds per 1,000 | |
116 |  Bolivia | 1.04 beds per 1,000 | |
117 |  Philippines | 1.04 beds per 1,000 | |
118 |  Mexico | 1.03 beds per 1,000 | |
119 |  Central African Republic | 1 beds per 1,000 | |
120 |  Venezuela | 0.94 beds per 1,000 | |
121 |  Nicaragua | 0.92 beds per 1,000 | |
122 |  Myanmar | 0.88 beds per 1,000 | |
123 |  Somalia | 0.87 beds per 1,000 | |
124 |  Mozambique | 0.85 beds per 1,000 | |
125 |  Sudan | 0.84 beds per 1,000 | |
126 |  Morocco | 0.83 beds per 1,000 | |
127 |  Paraguay | 0.83 beds per 1,000 | |
128 |  Tanzania | 0.76 beds per 1,000 | |
129 |  Rwanda | 0.72 beds per 1,000 | |
130 |  Ghana | 0.68 beds per 1,000 | |
131 |  Guatemala | 0.65 beds per 1,000 | |
132 |  Indonesia | 0.6 beds per 1,000 | |
133 |  Yemen | 0.59 beds per 1,000 | |
134 |  Honduras | 0.57 beds per 1,000 | |
135 |  Togo | 0.56 beds per 1,000 | |
136 |  Bangladesh | 0.53 beds per 1,000 | |
137 |  Benin | 0.47 beds per 1,000 | |
138 |  Afghanistan | 0.45 beds per 1,000 | |
139 |  Pakistan | 0.43 beds per 1,000 | |
140 |  Madagascar | 0.32 beds per 1,000 | |
141 |  Guinea | 0.3 beds per 1,000 | |
142 |  Nepal | 0.26 beds per 1,000 | |
143 |  Mali | 0.24 beds per 1,000 |
Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.
- #143Mali
- #142Nepal
- #141Guinea
- #140Madagascar
- #139Pakistan
- #138Afghanistan
- #137Benin
- #136Bangladesh
- #135Togo
- #134Honduras
Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.
Analysis & Context
In 2011, Monaco led the world in Hospital Beds per Capita, boasting an impressive 18.31 beds per 1,000 people, while the global range spanned from a low of 0.24 to the highest value in Monaco. The average number of hospital beds per 1,000 people globally was 3.22, providing a crucial benchmark for understanding healthcare infrastructure worldwide.
Economic Affluence and Healthcare Infrastructure
The disparity in hospital beds per capita often mirrors the economic status of a country. Wealthier nations can allocate more resources towards healthcare infrastructure, resulting in higher hospital bed availability. For instance, Germany and Austria have 8.32 and 7.67 beds per 1,000 people, respectively, reflecting their robust economies and prioritization of healthcare. In contrast, economically challenged countries such as Mali and Nepal, with only 0.24 and 0.26 beds per 1,000 people, struggle to provide sufficient healthcare facilities. This economic divide highlights the critical role of national wealth in healthcare provisioning.
Demographics and Urbanization Effects
Urbanization and demographic factors significantly impact hospital bed distribution. Countries with high urbanization rates often see concentrated healthcare investments in urban centers. Japan, with 13.37 beds per 1,000 people, exemplifies how a densely populated, urbanized nation can efficiently deliver healthcare services. Conversely, countries like Madagascar and Guinea, with 0.32 and 0.30 beds per 1,000 people, face challenges in expanding healthcare access due to rural population dispersion and limited infrastructure.
Policy Decisions and Healthcare Outcomes
Government policy decisions play a pivotal role in shaping healthcare outcomes, including hospital bed availability. Countries with proactive healthcare policies, such as South Korea (9.68 beds per 1,000 people), have successfully increased their healthcare capacity, reflecting sustained investment and strategic planning. Conversely, nations with less focused healthcare policies, such as Pakistan and Afghanistan, with 0.43 and 0.45 beds per 1,000 people, respectively, demonstrate the consequences of inadequate policy frameworks.
Year-over-Year Trends and Significant Changes
The year-over-year analysis reveals insightful trends in hospital bed availability. Monaco experienced the largest increase, adding 2.43 beds per 1,000 people, a 15.3% rise, illustrating its ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure. South Korea also saw a notable increase of 0.80 beds per 1,000 people, driven by policy enhancements and economic growth. Conversely, Cuba faced the steepest decline, with a reduction of 0.52 beds per 1,000 people, reflecting potential economic or policy challenges. Similarly, Denmark experienced a decrease of 0.37 beds per 1,000 people, indicating a shift in healthcare resource allocation or efficiency measures.
Overall, the 2011 data on hospital beds per capita underscores the complex interplay of economic, demographic, and policy factors in shaping global healthcare infrastructure. These numbers not only highlight disparities but also offer insights into the strategic focus of different nations in enhancing healthcare access and quality for their populations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospital Beds per Capita in 2011
Which country had the highest number of hospital beds per capita in 2011?
Monaco had the highest number of hospital beds per capita in 2011, with 18.31 beds per 1,000 people.
Which country had the lowest number of hospital beds per capita in 2011?
Mali had the lowest number of hospital beds per capita in 2011, with 0.24 beds per 1,000 people.
What was the average number of hospital beds per capita across all countries in 2011?
The average number of hospital beds per capita across all countries in 2011 was 3.22 beds per 1,000 people.
What was the median number of hospital beds per capita in 2011?
The median number of hospital beds per capita in 2011 was 2.61 beds per 1,000 people.
How many countries were included in the dataset for hospital beds per capita in 2011?
The dataset for hospital beds per capita in 2011 included 143 countries.
What is the range of hospital beds per capita among the top 10 countries in 2011?
The range of hospital beds per capita among the top 10 countries in 2011 was from 7.21 beds per 1,000 in Hungary to 18.31 beds per 1,000 in Monaco.
Insights by country
Ghana
In 2011, Ghana ranked #130 globally for Hospital Beds per Capita, with a value of 0.68 beds per 1,000. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, indicating challenges in healthcare accessibility compared to many other nations. Contributing factors include limited healthcare funding, a growing population, and infrastructural deficits, which hinder the expansion of medical facilities and services in the country.
Eritrea
Eritrea ranked #106 globally for Hospital Beds per Capita in 2011, with a value of 1.33 beds per 1,000. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, which reflects challenges in healthcare infrastructure. Contributing factors include Eritrea's prolonged period of conflict and limited economic resources, which have hindered investment in health services and facilities.
Greece
In 2011, Greece ranked #34 globally with 4.47 beds per 1,000 population for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is higher than the global average, reflecting a robust healthcare infrastructure compared to many other countries. Key drivers of this statistic include Greece's commitment to public health services and its relatively high healthcare expenditure, which supports a comprehensive network of hospitals and medical facilities.
Denmark
In 2011, Denmark ranked #58 globally for Hospital Beds per Capita, with a value of 3.13 beds per 1,000. This figure is lower than the European Union average, indicating a relatively moderate healthcare capacity compared to its neighbors. Denmark's healthcare system is characterized by a strong emphasis on efficiency and accessibility, supported by high public spending and a focus on preventive care, which may reduce the need for hospital beds.
Italy
In 2011, Italy ranked #49 globally with 3.46 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is lower than the European average, reflecting a trend in many Southern European countries facing healthcare resource constraints. Key drivers for Italy's hospital bed availability include a high demand for healthcare services due to an aging population and regional disparities in healthcare funding and infrastructure.
Kuwait
Kuwait ranked #76 globally with 2.54 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita in 2011. This figure is lower than the global average, indicating a relatively limited capacity in healthcare infrastructure compared to many developed nations. The country's wealth from oil reserves has enabled substantial investment in healthcare, although population growth and increasing demand for services pose challenges to expanding bed capacity.
Honduras
In 2011, Honduras ranked #134 globally with 0.57 beds per 1,000 population for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, indicating a critical shortage of healthcare resources. Contributing factors include limited healthcare funding and a high burden of disease, which strain the already inadequate healthcare infrastructure in the country.
Guinea
In 2011, Guinea ranked #141 globally with 0.3 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting the country's challenges in healthcare infrastructure. Contributing factors include limited government investment in health services and a high prevalence of infectious diseases, which strain the already insufficient medical resources.
Indonesia
In 2011, Indonesia ranked #132 globally with 0.6 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, indicating a shortage of healthcare infrastructure. Contributing factors include Indonesia's vast archipelagic geography, which complicates healthcare delivery, and economic constraints that limit investment in health services. Additionally, the country's rapid population growth has outpaced the development of medical facilities.
Estonia
In 2011, Estonia ranked #24 globally with 5.36 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting Estonia's robust healthcare infrastructure. The country's commitment to healthcare reform and investment in medical facilities has significantly improved access to services, driven by a combination of EU funding and a focus on public health initiatives.
Data Source
Hospital beds per 1,000 people | Our World in Data
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