Australia Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Australia's hospital beds was 3.82 in 2016, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2016.
Overview
Australia's hospital beds stood at 3.82 in 2016, a rise of +0.03 from 2015. Australia ranked 46th globally.
Australia's hospital beds per capita have exhibited a declining trend over the past five decades. At 3.82 beds per 1,000 people in 2016, the country ranks 46th globally, a significant drop from its peak of 12.30 beds in 1980 and a trough of 3.72 in 2013. Notably, this decline is comparable to that of peer countries such as Turkmenistan, which also experienced a marked decrease in hospital beds per capita. In contrast, some countries have maintained a relatively stable ratio of hospital beds to population, such as Sri Lanka, which has consistently ranked around 46th globally. The steady decrease in hospital beds per capita in Australia reflects broader shifts in healthcare policy and demographic changes, including an aging population and a growing need for specialized care. To reverse this trend, Australia would need to invest in increasing its healthcare infrastructure and workforce, potentially driven by government policies aimed at improving healthcare access and quality.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.82 | +0.03 | #46 |
| 2015 | 3.79 | +0.02 | #47 |
| 2014 | 3.77 | +0.05 | #46 |
| 2013 | 3.72 | −0.01 | #46 |
| 2012 | 3.73 | −0.03 | #47 |
| 2011 | 3.76 | +0.00 | #45 |
| 2010 | 3.76 | +0.00 | #46 |
| 2009 | 3.76 | −0.04 | #44 |
| 2008 | 3.80 | −0.10 | #44 |
| 2006 | 3.90 | +0.02 | #48 |
| 2005 | 3.88 | −0.09 | #45 |
| 2004 | 3.97 | +0.02 | #45 |
| 2003 | 3.95 | +0.04 | #46 |
| 2002 | 3.91 | −0.03 | #44 |
| 2001 | 3.94 | −0.08 | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's hospital beds was 3.82 in 2016. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Australia's hospital beds peaked at 12.30 in 1980.
The lowest hospital beds in Australia was 3.72 in 2013.
Australia ranks 46th globally in hospital beds as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Australia in 2016 was 3.82. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_hospital-beds,
title = {Australia Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}