Finland Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Finland's hospital beds was 1.72 in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 34.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Finland's hospital beds stood at 1.72 in 2025, a decline of +0.89 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.72 by 2025. Finland ranked 83rd globally.
Finland’s hospital‑bed density has contracted dramatically over the past five decades, falling from an all‑time peak of 15.60 beds per 1,000 people in 1980 to just 1.72 in 2025, a level that ranks the country 83rd globally. The decline represents a reduction of roughly 89 percent and mirrors broader shifts toward outpatient care, efficiency‑driven hospital restructuring, and demographic changes that have reduced demand for inpatient services. Compared with its Nordic neighbour Sweden, which maintains 1.76 beds per 1,000, Finland’s figure is marginally lower, while it remains above Jamaica’s 1.64 and below the Bahamas’ 1.83, illustrating a relatively modest but still competitive position among peers. The 37‑year coverage period underscores a sustained, long‑term downward trajectory rather than a short‑term fluctuation. Unless policy interventions expand capacity or demographic pressures reverse, the continuing emphasis on ambulatory treatment is likely to keep the bed count at similarly low levels in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.72 | −0.89 | #83 |
| 2022 | 2.61 | −0.15 | #61 |
| 2021 | 2.76 | +0.01 | #63 |
| 2020 | 2.75 | −0.60 | #67 |
| 2019 | 3.35 | −0.26 | #52 |
| 2018 | 3.61 | −0.14 | #48 |
| 2017 | 3.75 | −0.22 | #46 |
| 2016 | 3.97 | −0.31 | #43 |
| 2015 | 4.28 | −0.25 | #38 |
| 2014 | 4.53 | −0.33 | #36 |
| 2013 | 4.86 | −0.43 | #29 |
| 2012 | 5.29 | −0.24 | #28 |
| 2011 | 5.53 | −0.33 | #24 |
| 2010 | 5.86 | −0.39 | #23 |
| 2009 | 6.25 | −0.32 | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's hospital beds was 1.72 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 34.1% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's hospital beds peaked at 15.60 in 1980.
The lowest hospital beds in Finland was 1.72 in 2025.
Finland ranks 83rd globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Finland in 2025 was 1.72. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_hospital-beds,
title = {Finland Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}