Costa Rica Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Costa Rica's hospital beds was 1.21 in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's hospital beds stood at 1.21 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.21 by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 96th globally.
Costa Rica's hospital bed supply has experienced a decline over the past six decades, with the country ranking #96 globally as of 2025, boasting 1.21 hospital beds per 1,000 people. This marked decrease from the all-time peak of 4.79 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 1960, highlights the strain on Costa Rica's healthcare infrastructure. Conversely, the country's hospital bed supply has not reached the trough of 1.11 beds per 1,000 people experienced in 2019. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Costa Rica's hospital bed supply ranks lower than Paraguay's 1.25 beds per 1,000 people. This trend suggests that Costa Rica's healthcare system may face challenges in meeting the demands of its growing population. A significant increase in healthcare spending or a concerted effort to optimize hospital bed utilization could alter this trajectory and improve Costa Rica's hospital bed supply in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.21 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.21 | +0.07 | #96 |
| 2022 | 1.14 | −0.06 | #94 |
| 2021 | 1.20 | +0.03 | #102 |
| 2020 | 1.17 | +0.06 | #104 |
| 2019 | 1.11 | −0.01 | #109 |
| 2018 | 1.12 | −0.03 | #110 |
| 2017 | 1.15 | −0.01 | #111 |
| 2016 | 1.16 | +0.00 | #113 |
| 2015 | 1.16 | −0.01 | #113 |
| 2014 | 1.17 | −0.01 | #113 |
| 2013 | 1.18 | −0.02 | #114 |
| 2012 | 1.20 | −0.02 | #113 |
| 2011 | 1.22 | −0.01 | #113 |
| 2010 | 1.23 | +0.00 | #114 |
| 2009 | 1.23 | −0.01 | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's hospital beds was 1.21 in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's hospital beds peaked at 4.79 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Costa Rica was 1.11 in 2019.
Costa Rica ranks 96th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Costa Rica's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.21 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Costa Rica in 2025 was 1.21. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_hospital-beds,
title = {Costa Rica Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}