Argentina Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Argentina's hospital beds was 2.95 in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 12.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Argentina's hospital beds stood at 2.95 in 2025, a decline of +0.41 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.95 by 2025. Argentina ranked 55th globally.
Argentina's hospital bed supply has experienced a significant decline over the years, with a current ranking of 55 globally, boasting 2.95 beds per 1,000 people as of 2025. This marks a substantial drop from the country's all-time peak of 6.35 beds per 1,000 people in 1960. In comparison, Ireland maintained a relatively stable supply of 3.00 beds per 1,000 people throughout the same period, while Spain's supply closely mirrored Argentina's decline, reaching 2.92 beds per 1,000 people in 2025. This downward trend suggests that Argentina's healthcare infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with its growing population, leading to inadequate access to medical care. For Argentina to reverse this trend, addressing the root causes of its declining hospital bed supply, such as aging infrastructure and inadequate healthcare funding, will be crucial.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.95 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.95 | −0.41 | #55 |
| 2022 | 3.36 | +0.02 | #48 |
| 2021 | 3.34 | +0.15 | #50 |
| 2020 | 3.19 | −0.50 | #54 |
| 2019 | 3.69 | +0.00 | #47 |
| 2018 | 3.69 | −1.30 | #47 |
| 2017 | 4.99 | +0.05 | #26 |
| 2016 | 4.94 | −0.01 | #26 |
| 2015 | 4.95 | +0.11 | #27 |
| 2014 | 4.84 | +0.07 | #29 |
| 2013 | 4.77 | +0.19 | #31 |
| 2012 | 4.58 | +0.20 | #36 |
| 2011 | 4.38 | +1.09 | #36 |
| 1996 | 3.29 | −1.31 | #62 |
| 1993 | 4.60 | +0.01 | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's hospital beds was 2.95 in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 12.2% decrease from the previous year.
Argentina's hospital beds peaked at 6.35 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Argentina was 2.95 in 2025.
Argentina ranks 55th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.95 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Argentina in 2025 was 2.95. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_hospital-beds,
title = {Argentina Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}