Hospital Beds per Capita 2014
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 | 21.99 beds per 1,000 | |
2 |  Japan | 13.18 beds per 1,000 | |
3 |  South Korea | 11.63 beds per 1,000 | |
4 |  Belarus | 10.31 beds per 1,000 | |
5 |  Germany | 8.19 beds per 1,000 | |
6 |  Russia | 7.85 beds per 1,000 | |
7 |  Austria | 7.58 beds per 1,000 | |
8 |  Ukraine | 7.31 beds per 1,000 | |
9 |  Lithuania | 7.26 beds per 1,000 | |
10 |  Bulgaria | 7.13 beds per 1,000 | |
11 |  Mongolia | 7.06 beds per 1,000 | |
12 |  Hungary | 6.99 beds per 1,000 | |
13 |  Czech Republic | 6.73 beds per 1,000 | |
14 |  Romania | 6.69 beds per 1,000 | |
15 |  Poland | 6.58 beds per 1,000 | |
16 |  France | 6.35 beds per 1,000 | |
17 |  Barbados | 6.03 beds per 1,000 | |
18 |  Republic of Moldova | 6.02 beds per 1,000 | |
19 |  Croatia | 5.93 beds per 1,000 | |
20 |  Kazakhstan | 5.91 beds per 1,000 | |
21 |  Belgium | 5.85 beds per 1,000 | |
22 |  Slovakia | 5.79 beds per 1,000 | |
23 |  Latvia | 5.66 beds per 1,000 | |
24 |  Serbia | 5.45 beds per 1,000 | |
25 |  Saint Kitts and Nevis | 5.07 beds per 1,000 | |
26 |  Luxembourg | 5.05 beds per 1,000 | |
27 |  Estonia | 4.9 beds per 1,000 | |
28 |  Argentina | 4.84 beds per 1,000 | |
29 |  Switzerland | 4.73 beds per 1,000 | |
30 |  Kyrgyzstan | 4.67 beds per 1,000 | |
31 |  Malta | 4.59 beds per 1,000 | |
32 |  Tajikistan | 4.59 beds per 1,000 | |
33 |  North Macedonia | 4.55 beds per 1,000 | |
34 |  Slovenia | 4.55 beds per 1,000 | |
35 |  Finland | 4.53 beds per 1,000 | |
36 |  Azerbaijan | 4.33 beds per 1,000 | |
37 |  Uzbekistan | 4.33 beds per 1,000 | |
38 |  Armenia | 4.28 beds per 1,000 | |
39 |  Greece | 4.24 beds per 1,000 | |
40 |  Cuba | 4.03 beds per 1,000 | |
41 |  Antigua and Barbuda | 3.95 beds per 1,000 | |
42 |  Dominica | 3.92 beds per 1,000 | |
43 |  Montenegro | 3.87 beds per 1,000 | |
44 |  Norway | 3.84 beds per 1,000 | |
45 |  Australia | 3.77 beds per 1,000 | |
46 |  Sri Lanka | 3.72 beds per 1,000 | |
47 |  Libya | 3.7 beds per 1,000 | |
48 |  China | 3.57 beds per 1,000 | |
49 |  Grenada | 3.54 beds per 1,000 | |
50 |  Turkmenistan | 3.52 beds per 1,000 | |
51 |  Netherlands | 3.51 beds per 1,000 | |
52 |  Mauritius | 3.43 beds per 1,000 | |
53 |  San Marino | 3.35 beds per 1,000 | |
54 |  Portugal | 3.32 beds per 1,000 | |
55 |  Italy | 3.22 beds per 1,000 | |
56 |  Israel | 3.2 beds per 1,000 | |
57 |  Iceland | 3.16 beds per 1,000 | |
58 |  Georgia | 3.08 beds per 1,000 | |
59 |  Spain | 2.95 beds per 1,000 | |
60 |  Suriname | 2.93 beds per 1,000 | |
61 |  Seychelles | 2.89 beds per 1,000 | |
62 |  Albania | 2.86 beds per 1,000 | |
63 |  Lebanon | 2.85 beds per 1,000 | |
64 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 2.85 beds per 1,000 | |
65 |  United States | 2.79 beds per 1,000 | |
66 |  Bahamas | 2.76 beds per 1,000 | |
67 |  New Zealand | 2.74 beds per 1,000 | |
68 |  United Kingdom | 2.72 beds per 1,000 | |
69 |  Brunei Darussalam | 2.69 beds per 1,000 | |
70 |  Canada | 2.66 beds per 1,000 | |
71 |  Turkey | 2.65 beds per 1,000 | |
72 |  Botswana | 2.57 beds per 1,000 | |
73 |  Ireland | 2.57 beds per 1,000 | |
74 |  Sweden | 2.54 beds per 1,000 | |
75 |  Uruguay | 2.5 beds per 1,000 | |
76 |  Brazil | 2.48 beds per 1,000 | |
77 |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2.45 beds per 1,000 | |
78 |  Cyprus | 2.42 beds per 1,000 | |
79 |  Vietnam | 2.42 beds per 1,000 | |
80 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.35 beds per 1,000 | |
81 |  Saudi Arabia | 2.34 beds per 1,000 | |
82 |  Kuwait | 2.25 beds per 1,000 | |
83 |  Singapore | 2.25 beds per 1,000 | |
84 |  Thailand | 2.14 beds per 1,000 | |
85 |  Chile | 2.11 beds per 1,000 | |
86 |  Cabo Verde | 2.05 beds per 1,000 | |
87 |  Panama | 2.05 beds per 1,000 | |
88 |  Bahrain | 1.95 beds per 1,000 | |
89 |  Zimbabwe | 1.95 beds per 1,000 | |
90 |  Fiji | 1.88 beds per 1,000 | |
91 |  Malaysia | 1.85 beds per 1,000 | |
92 |  Tunisia | 1.79 beds per 1,000 | |
93 |  Iran | 1.78 beds per 1,000 | |
94 |  Bhutan | 1.74 beds per 1,000 | |
95 |  Guyana | 1.74 beds per 1,000 | |
96 |  India | 1.72 beds per 1,000 | |
97 |  Jamaica | 1.68 beds per 1,000 | |
98 |  Algeria | 1.64 beds per 1,000 | |
99 |  Colombia | 1.63 beds per 1,000 | |
100 |  Peru | 1.6 beds per 1,000 | |
101 |  Ecuador | 1.54 beds per 1,000 | |
102 |  Dominican Republic | 1.52 beds per 1,000 | |
103 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 1.5 beds per 1,000 | |
104 |  Jordan | 1.41 beds per 1,000 | |
105 |  El Salvador | 1.38 beds per 1,000 | |
106 |  Egypt | 1.34 beds per 1,000 | |
107 |  State of Palestine | 1.31 beds per 1,000 | |
108 |  United Arab Emirates | 1.29 beds per 1,000 | |
109 |  Eritrea | 1.24 beds per 1,000 | |
110 |  Oman | 1.22 beds per 1,000 | |
111 |  Djibouti | 1.18 beds per 1,000 | |
112 |  Costa Rica | 1.17 beds per 1,000 | |
113 |  Bolivia | 1.12 beds per 1,000 | |
114 |  Iraq | 1.1 beds per 1,000 | |
115 |  Laos | 1.08 beds per 1,000 | |
116 |  Qatar | 1.08 beds per 1,000 | |
117 |  Gambia | 1.05 beds per 1,000 | |
118 |  Belize | 1.04 beds per 1,000 | |
119 |  Mexico | 1.01 beds per 1,000 | |
120 |  Nicaragua | 0.96 beds per 1,000 | |
121 |  Myanmar | 0.94 beds per 1,000 | |
122 |  Philippines | 0.92 beds per 1,000 | |
123 |  Indonesia | 0.91 beds per 1,000 | |
124 |  Paraguay | 0.89 beds per 1,000 | |
125 |  Somalia | 0.87 beds per 1,000 | |
126 |  Mozambique | 0.81 beds per 1,000 | |
127 |  Sudan | 0.8 beds per 1,000 | |
128 |  Venezuela | 0.79 beds per 1,000 | |
129 |  Ghana | 0.71 beds per 1,000 | |
130 |  Rwanda | 0.71 beds per 1,000 | |
131 |  Burundi | 0.69 beds per 1,000 | |
132 |  Tanzania | 0.68 beds per 1,000 | |
133 |  Guatemala | 0.62 beds per 1,000 | |
134 |  Honduras | 0.61 beds per 1,000 | |
135 |  Togo | 0.61 beds per 1,000 | |
136 |  Bangladesh | 0.6 beds per 1,000 | |
137 |  Yemen | 0.54 beds per 1,000 | |
138 |  Pakistan | 0.47 beds per 1,000 | |
139 |  Afghanistan | 0.46 beds per 1,000 | |
140 |  Benin | 0.44 beds per 1,000 | |
141 |  Madagascar | 0.32 beds per 1,000 | |
142 |  Niger | 0.29 beds per 1,000 | |
143 |  Nepal | 0.27 beds per 1,000 | |
144 |  Mali | 0.25 beds per 1,000 |
Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.
- #144Mali
- #143Nepal
- #142Niger
- #141Madagascar
- #140Benin
- #139Afghanistan
- #138Pakistan
- #137Yemen
- #136Bangladesh
- #135Togo
Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.
Analysis & Context
In 2014, Monaco led the world in Hospital Beds per Capita with an impressive 21.99 beds per 1,000 people, while the global range extended from 0.25 to 21.99 beds. The global average was 3.21 beds per 1,000 people, providing a baseline for understanding healthcare infrastructure across different nations.
Economic Influence on Hospital Bed Availability
Economic prosperity often correlates with the availability of hospital beds, as wealthier countries can invest more in healthcare infrastructure. Monaco, with the highest number of beds per capita (21.99), exemplifies this trend, supported by its affluent economy and small population. Similarly, Japan and South Korea, with 13.18 and 11.63 beds per 1,000 people respectively, benefit from strong economic systems that prioritize healthcare spending.
Conversely, countries with lower economic resources tend to have fewer hospital beds. Mali and Nepal, with only 0.25 and 0.27 beds per 1,000 people respectively, illustrate the challenges faced by nations with limited financial capacity to expand healthcare infrastructure. This disparity underscores the role of economic strength in shaping healthcare availability.
Policy and Healthcare Prioritization
Government policies significantly impact the number of hospital beds per capita. In Germany, where healthcare is a high priority, the country maintains 8.19 beds per 1,000 people, reflecting a robust healthcare system supported by comprehensive public policies. Russia and Austria, with 7.85 and 7.58 beds respectively, also demonstrate the effects of prioritizing healthcare in national policy agendas.
In contrast, countries like Afghanistan (0.46 beds) and Yemen (0.54 beds) reflect the consequences of political instability and conflict, which divert resources away from healthcare development. These examples highlight the critical influence of stable governance and policy focus on healthcare infrastructure.
Geographic and Demographic Considerations
Geographic and demographic factors also play roles in hospital bed distribution. Belarus and Lithuania, with 10.31 and 7.26 beds per 1,000 people respectively, benefit from relatively small populations and centralized healthcare systems, enabling more efficient healthcare delivery. Similarly, Bulgaria (7.13 beds) balances its demographic needs with available resources, thanks to a well-distributed healthcare network.
In larger, more populous countries such as Bangladesh (0.6 beds) and Pakistan (0.47 beds), the sheer size and density of the population pose challenges in scaling healthcare infrastructure to meet demand, often resulting in lower beds per capita.
Year-over-Year Trends and Changes
Between 2013 and 2014, significant changes in hospital beds per capita were observed in several countries. South Korea experienced a notable increase, rising by 0.63 beds (5.7%), reflecting ongoing investments in healthcare infrastructure. Similarly, Bulgaria saw an increase of 0.31 beds (4.5%), indicating improvements in healthcare services.
On the other hand, Ukraine experienced the most significant decrease, losing 1.32 beds (-15.3%). This decline can be attributed to the political and economic challenges faced by the country during this period. Monaco also saw a reduction of 0.28 beds (-1.3%), though it still maintained the highest number of beds per capita globally.
The overall global trend was a slight average decrease of 0.03 beds (-0.8%), highlighting the varied dynamics affecting healthcare infrastructure across different regions and economies.
In summary, the distribution of hospital beds per capita in 2014 reveals a complex interplay of economic strength, policy focus, and demographic factors. Countries with robust economies and stable governance tend to offer more hospital beds, while those facing economic and political challenges struggle to provide adequate healthcare infrastructure. These patterns underscore the importance of targeted investments and policy decisions in shaping global healthcare landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospital Beds per Capita in 2014
Which country had the highest number of hospital beds per capita in 2014?
Monaco had the highest number of hospital beds per capita in 2014, with 21.99 beds per 1,000 people.
Which country had the lowest number of hospital beds per capita in 2014?
Mali had the lowest number of hospital beds per capita in 2014, with 0.25 beds per 1,000 people.
What was the average number of hospital beds per capita across all countries in 2014?
The average number of hospital beds per capita across all countries in 2014 was 3.21 beds per 1,000 people.
What was the median number of hospital beds per capita in 2014?
The median number of hospital beds per capita in 2014 was 2.57 beds per 1,000 people.
How many countries were included in the hospital beds per capita dataset for 2014?
The dataset for hospital beds per capita in 2014 included 144 countries.
What is the range of hospital beds per capita among the top 10 countries in 2014?
The range of hospital beds per capita among the top 10 countries in 2014 spans from Monaco with 21.99 beds per 1,000 to Bulgaria with 7.13 beds per 1,000.
Insights by country
Luxembourg
In 2014, Luxembourg ranked #26 globally with 5.05 beds per 1,000 population for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting Luxembourg's robust healthcare system. The country's strong economy enables substantial investment in healthcare infrastructure, while its small population allows for a more concentrated distribution of medical resources.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
In 2014, Saint Kitts and Nevis ranked #25 globally with 5.07 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is notable as it exceeds the average for many Caribbean nations, reflecting a robust healthcare infrastructure relative to its regional peers. Contributing factors include the country's investment in healthcare services and a relatively small population that allows for better allocation of resources.
Bahrain
Bahrain ranked #88 globally with 1.95 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita in 2014. This figure is relatively low compared to regional neighbors, reflecting a healthcare system that is still developing in terms of capacity. The country's small population and urbanized environment influence healthcare demand, while ongoing investments in healthcare infrastructure aim to improve access and quality.
Sudan
In 2014, Sudan ranked #127 globally with 0.8 beds per 1,000 population for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, which reflects the country's ongoing challenges in healthcare infrastructure. Contributing factors include prolonged conflict, economic instability, and limited investment in public health services, which have hindered the development of adequate medical facilities.
Ukraine
In 2014, Ukraine ranked #8 globally with 7.31 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is significantly higher than the global average, indicating a robust healthcare infrastructure relative to many other nations. Contributing factors include Ukraine's historical emphasis on public health services and a relatively high number of healthcare facilities established during the Soviet era, which continue to influence capacity today.
Bahamas
In 2014, the Bahamas ranked #66 globally, with 2.76 beds per 1,000 population for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is notably higher than many Caribbean neighbors, reflecting a relatively robust healthcare infrastructure for the region. Contributing factors include the Bahamas' higher GDP per capita compared to other Caribbean nations and a focus on tourism, which drives investment in healthcare facilities to support both residents and visitors.
Belarus
In 2014, Belarus ranked #4 globally with 10.31 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is significantly higher than the global average, indicating a robust healthcare infrastructure compared to many countries. The high number of hospital beds can be attributed to Belarus's government policies prioritizing healthcare access and its emphasis on maintaining a comprehensive public health system. Additionally, the country's relatively stable population demographics support a consistent demand for healthcare services.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan ranked #36 globally with 4.33 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita in 2014. This figure is higher than the global average, reflecting the country's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure. Key drivers include Azerbaijan's economic growth from oil revenues, which has enabled increased investment in health services, and government policies aimed at expanding access to medical care for its population.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan ranked #30 globally in 2014 with 4.67 hospital beds per 1,000 people. This figure is notably higher than the global average, reflecting the country's relatively better healthcare infrastructure compared to many of its regional neighbors. Factors contributing to this statistic include Kyrgyzstan's focus on improving healthcare access and its commitment to reforming health policies following independence, which has prioritized hospital capacity expansion.
Dominican Republic
In 2014, the Dominican Republic ranked #102 globally with 1.52 beds per 1,000 people for Hospital Beds per Capita. This figure is below the regional average for Latin America and the Caribbean, where many countries have higher availability of hospital beds. Contributing factors to this statistic include limited healthcare funding and a growing population, which places additional strain on existing healthcare infrastructure.
Data Source
Hospital beds per 1,000 people | Our World in Data
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