Dominica Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Dominica's hospital beds was 4.43 in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Dominica's hospital beds stood at 4.43 in 2025, a rise of +0.46 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.43 by 2025. Dominica ranked 27th globally.
Dominica’s hospital‑bed density stood at 4.43 beds per 1,000 people in 2025, placing the island nation at 27th in the world. This figure is marginally below its all‑time peak of 4.54 recorded in 1960 and well above the low of 2.59 reached in 1993, indicating a long‑term recovery from the early‑1990s trough. Over the 20‑year coverage period, the modest rise from the trough to the current level reflects incremental investment in health infrastructure, yet the density remains comparable to peers such as Cuba (4.40) and Haiti (4.72), and still lags behind Latvia’s 4.69. The persistence of a relatively flat trajectory suggests that without substantial policy shifts or increased fiscal allocation to the health sector, Dominica is likely to maintain its present position near the mid‑range of global rankings, while any major expansion of services could propel the country toward the higher end of the peer group.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.67 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.43 | +0.46 | #27 |
| 2023 | 3.97 | +0.02 | #22 |
| 2022 | 3.95 | +0.74 | #39 |
| 2021 | 3.21 | +0.01 | #51 |
| 2020 | 3.20 | +0.02 | #52 |
| 2019 | 3.18 | −0.05 | #54 |
| 2018 | 3.23 | −0.14 | #54 |
| 2017 | 3.37 | −0.35 | #50 |
| 2016 | 3.72 | +0.04 | #47 |
| 2015 | 3.68 | −0.24 | #51 |
| 2014 | 3.92 | −0.04 | #43 |
| 2013 | 3.96 | −0.03 | #43 |
| 2012 | 3.99 | −0.01 | #43 |
| 2011 | 4.00 | +1.35 | #42 |
| 1996 | 2.65 | −0.95 | #67 |
Analysis
Dominica's hospital beds was 4.43 in 2025, a rise of +0.46 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 4.43 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's hospital beds was 4.43 in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's hospital beds peaked at 4.54 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Dominica was 2.59 in 1993.
Dominica ranks 27th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's hospital beds is projected to reach 4.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Dominica in 2025 was 4.43. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_hospital-beds,
title = {Dominica Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}