Barbados Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Barbados's hospital beds was 6.89 in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Barbados's hospital beds stood at 6.89 in 2025, a rise of +0.49 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.89 by 2025. Barbados ranked 8th globally.
Barbados’ hospital‑bed density has risen from 5.93 in 1960 to a record high of 10.22 per 1,000 people in 1970, before falling sharply to an all‑time trough of 1.27 in 1993, and then climbing again to 6.89 in 2025, ranking eighth globally. The post‑1970 decline reflects a period of fiscal consolidation and a shift toward outpatient care, while the recent recovery corresponds with expanded public‑health investments and the introduction of private‑sector partnerships. Compared with peer nations, Barbados now exceeds the Russian Federation’s 6.68 beds per 1,000 and approaches Germany’s 7.40, suggesting a relatively robust capacity for a small island economy. The 21‑year coverage of data captures both the contraction of the early 1990s and the gradual rebuilding of infrastructure. Continued government commitment to health‑system modernization and potential demographic aging are likely to sustain the upward trajectory, though fiscal constraints could temper further gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.89 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.89 | +0.49 | #8 |
| 2023 | 6.40 | +0.13 | #6 |
| 2022 | 6.27 | −0.15 | #12 |
| 2021 | 6.42 | +0.78 | #12 |
| 2020 | 5.64 | −0.08 | #20 |
| 2019 | 5.72 | −0.31 | #20 |
| 2018 | 6.03 | −0.06 | #17 |
| 2017 | 6.09 | +0.09 | #16 |
| 2016 | 6.00 | −0.01 | #16 |
| 2015 | 6.01 | −0.02 | #16 |
| 2014 | 6.03 | −0.42 | #17 |
| 2013 | 6.45 | +0.00 | #16 |
| 2012 | 6.45 | −0.42 | #19 |
| 2010 | 6.87 | −0.69 | #14 |
| 1996 | 7.56 | +0.16 | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's hospital beds was 6.89 in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's hospital beds peaked at 10.22 in 1970.
The lowest hospital beds in Barbados was 1.27 in 1993.
Barbados ranks 8th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's hospital beds is projected to reach 6.89 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Barbados in 2025 was 6.89. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Barbados Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}