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Brazil Hospital Beds

Hospital beds per 1,000 people  SH.MED.BEDS.ZS

2.52 +0.03 (+1.2%)
Year 2021 Rank #71 Global Peak 5.00 (1975) Source World Bank

Brazil Hospital Beds (1960–2021)

Overview

Brazil's hospital beds stood at 2.52 in 2021, a rise of +0.03 from 2020. Brazil ranked 71st globally.

Data & projection

Year Hospital Beds YoY change Rank
2021 2.52 +0.03 #71
2020 2.49 +0.20 #75
2019 2.29 −0.01 #78
2018 2.30 −0.04 #79
2017 2.34 −0.02 #79
2016 2.36 −0.03 #80
2015 2.39 −0.09 #80
2014 2.48 −0.01 #77
2013 2.49 −0.02 #78
2012 2.51 −0.04 #77
2011 2.55 −0.04 #75
2010 2.59 +0.01 #74
2009 2.58 −0.02 #69
2008 2.60 +0.10 #65
2007 2.50 +0.02 #67
Show all years (1960-2021)

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's hospital beds?

Brazil's hospital beds was 2.52 in 2021. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest hospital beds in Brazil?

Brazil's hospital beds peaked at 5.00 in 1975.

What was the lowest hospital beds in Brazil?

The lowest hospital beds in Brazil was 2.29 in 2019.

How does Brazil rank in hospital beds?

Brazil ranks 71st globally in hospital beds as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for hospital beds?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the hospital beds of Brazil in 2021?

The hospital beds of Brazil in 2021 was 2.52. This ranks 71st in the world.

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