Brazil Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Brazil's hospital beds was 2.52 in 2021, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Brazil's hospital beds stood at 2.52 in 2021, a rise of +0.03 from 2020. Brazil ranked 71st globally.
Brazil's hospital bed availability has exhibited a significant decline since its peak in 1975, when the country boasted 5.00 hospital beds per 1,000 people. By 2019, this number had plummeted to a low of 2.29, positioning Brazil at 71st globally in terms of hospital bed coverage, as reported by the World Bank in 2021. The latest available data from 2021 indicates a slight recovery to 2.52 hospital beds per 1,000 people. Notably, this recovery still lags behind that of peer countries such as Guyana, which maintained a steady 2.55 hospital beds per 1,000 people over the same period. Brazil's hospital bed availability has been a subject of concern, particularly in the context of public health and the COVID-19 pandemic. To reverse the trend of declining hospital bed availability, Brazil would need to prioritize investments in healthcare infrastructure and increase its healthcare workforce to meet the growing demands of its population.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Brazil's hospital beds was 2.52 in 2021. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's hospital beds peaked at 5.00 in 1975.
The lowest hospital beds in Brazil was 2.29 in 2019.
Brazil ranks 71st globally in hospital beds as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Brazil in 2021 was 2.52. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_hospital-beds,
title = {Brazil Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}