Bhutan Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Bhutan's hospital beds was 2.24 in 2025, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's hospital beds stood at 2.24 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.24 by 2025. Bhutan ranked 72nd globally.
Bhutan's hospital bed coverage has exhibited a steady growth trend over the past three decades, with a notable spike in recent years. The country's hospital bed-to-population ratio reached an all-time high of 2.24 in 2025, surpassing its closest peer, Botswana, which reported a similar figure. This significant increase is a testament to the government's efforts to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure. However, when compared to its all-time low of 0.85 in 1990, the progress is striking. The country has effectively doubled its hospital bed coverage in less than four decades, a considerable achievement given the limited economic resources of Bhutan. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement, particularly in terms of ensuring access to quality healthcare services across the country. If the government's commitment to healthcare development remains steadfast, it is likely that Bhutan's hospital bed coverage will continue to rise.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.26 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.24 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.24 | +0.08 | #72 |
| 2023 | 2.16 | −0.03 | #46 |
| 2022 | 2.19 | −0.02 | #74 |
| 2021 | 2.21 | +0.08 | #79 |
| 2020 | 2.13 | +0.04 | #83 |
| 2019 | 2.09 | +0.37 | #83 |
| 2018 | 1.72 | +0.03 | #92 |
| 2017 | 1.69 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2016 | 1.71 | −0.01 | #98 |
| 2015 | 1.72 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2014 | 1.74 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2013 | 1.76 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2012 | 1.78 | −0.02 | #94 |
| 2011 | 1.80 | +0.11 | #92 |
| 2010 | 1.69 | −0.02 | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's hospital beds was 2.24 in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's hospital beds peaked at 2.24 in 2025.
The lowest hospital beds in Bhutan was 0.85 in 1990.
Bhutan ranks 72nd globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.24 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Bhutan in 2025 was 2.24. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_hospital-beds,
title = {Bhutan Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}