Belarus Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Belarus's hospital beds was 9.76 in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Belarus's hospital beds stood at 9.76 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.76 by 2025. Belarus ranked 3rd globally.
Belarus’ hospital‑bed density has fallen steadily over the 41‑year series, slipping from an early‑record 12.55 beds per 1,000 people in 1980 to a historic low of 9.76 in 2025, the lowest figure among the world’s top three providers. The all‑time peak of 13.58 beds per 1,000 was reached in 1989, after which a gradual contraction began, reflecting broader post‑Soviet health‑system reforms and fiscal pressures. By contrast, Japan still maintains 12.27 beds per 1,000, while Mongolia is slightly lower at 9.53, underscoring Belarus’ position near the lower end of its regional cohort that includes Korea (13.15) and Bulgaria (8.38). The persistent decline suggests that without targeted investment in hospital infrastructure or a shift toward community‑based care models, the downward trajectory is likely to continue, although policy reforms aimed at expanding capacity could reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.71 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.76 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.76 | −0.01 | #3 |
| 2023 | 9.77 | −0.16 | #1 |
| 2022 | 9.93 | −0.09 | #3 |
| 2021 | 10.02 | −0.07 | #4 |
| 2020 | 10.09 | +0.16 | #3 |
| 2019 | 9.93 | +0.00 | #3 |
| 2018 | 9.93 | −0.07 | #4 |
| 2017 | 10.00 | −0.06 | #3 |
| 2016 | 10.06 | −0.19 | #3 |
| 2015 | 10.25 | −0.06 | #3 |
| 2014 | 10.31 | −0.18 | #4 |
| 2013 | 10.49 | −0.22 | #4 |
| 2012 | 10.71 | +0.03 | #4 |
| 2011 | 10.68 | −0.20 | #3 |
| 2010 | 10.88 | +0.20 | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's hospital beds was 9.76 in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Belarus's hospital beds peaked at 13.58 in 1989.
The lowest hospital beds in Belarus was 9.76 in 2025.
Belarus ranks 3rd globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's hospital beds is projected to reach 9.76 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Belarus in 2025 was 9.76. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_hospital-beds,
title = {Belarus Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}