Burkina Faso Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Burkina Faso's hospital beds was 0.20 in 2020, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 85.9% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2020.
Overview
Burkina Faso's hospital beds stood at 0.20 in 2020, a decline of +1.22 from 1996. Burkina Faso ranked 131st globally.
Burkina Faso's hospital bed density, measured by the number of beds per 1,000 people, has experienced significant fluctuations over the years. At its peak in 1996, the country had 1.42 hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants, a relatively high value compared to its peers, such as Chad with 0.15 beds per 1,000 people in 2020. However, the situation has deteriorated since then, with Burkina Faso ranking 131 globally in 2020, at 0.20 beds per 1,000 people. This decline is concerning, especially considering the country's low ranking compared to peers like Nepal, which had 0.28 beds per 1,000 people in 2020. The downward trend in hospital bed density may be attributed to various factors, including insufficient healthcare investment and infrastructure development. To reverse this trajectory, Burkina Faso would need to invest in its healthcare system, focusing on hospital construction and equipment upgrades to increase its hospital bed density and provide better healthcare services to its population.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.20 | −1.22 | #131 |
| 1996 | 1.42 | +0.12 | #88 |
| 1995 | 1.30 | +1.00 | #66 |
| 1990 | 0.30 | −0.01 | #146 |
| 1989 | 0.31 | −0.27 | #74 |
| 1970 | 0.57 | +0.05 | #127 |
| 1960 | 0.52 | – | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's hospital beds was 0.20 in 2020. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 85.9% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's hospital beds peaked at 1.42 in 1996.
The lowest hospital beds in Burkina Faso was 0.20 in 2020.
Burkina Faso ranks 131st globally in hospital beds as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Burkina Faso in 2020 was 0.20. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_hospital-beds,
title = {Burkina Faso Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}