Albania Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Albania's hospital beds was 2.90 in 2020, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2020.
Overview
Albania's hospital beds stood at 2.90 in 2020, a rise of +0.06 from 2019. Albania ranked 59th globally.
Albania's hospital beds indicator has been steadily declining since its peak in 1960, when it had 5.10 hospital beds, to a latest value of 2.90 in 2020, ranking 59th globally. The country hit its all-time trough in 2017 with 2.82 hospital beds. Compared to its peers, Albania's hospital bed density is slightly lower than that of Türkiye, which had 2.92 hospital beds in the same year, and marginally higher than that of Ireland, with 2.89 hospital beds. The decline in hospital beds over the years may be attributed to various factors, including changes in healthcare policies and infrastructure. As the country continues to develop its healthcare system, a shift in investment towards healthcare infrastructure could potentially change the trajectory of this trend, potentially leading to an increase in hospital beds in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.90 | +0.06 | #59 |
| 2019 | 2.84 | +0.01 | #62 |
| 2018 | 2.83 | +0.01 | #64 |
| 2017 | 2.82 | +0.00 | #63 |
| 2016 | 2.82 | −0.02 | #63 |
| 2015 | 2.84 | −0.02 | #65 |
| 2014 | 2.86 | −0.02 | #63 |
| 2013 | 2.88 | +0.01 | #64 |
| 2012 | 2.87 | −0.01 | #65 |
| 2011 | 2.88 | −0.09 | #64 |
| 2010 | 2.97 | +0.00 | #61 |
| 2009 | 2.97 | −0.07 | #61 |
| 2008 | 3.04 | +0.00 | #59 |
| 2007 | 3.04 | −0.02 | #60 |
| 2006 | 3.06 | +0.04 | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's hospital beds was 2.90 in 2020. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous year.
Albania's hospital beds peaked at 5.10 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Albania was 2.82 in 2016.
Albania ranks 59th globally in hospital beds as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Albania in 2020 was 2.90. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_hospital-beds,
title = {Albania Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}