Gabon Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Gabon's hospital beds was 1.95 in 2011, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 38.9% decrease from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2011.
Overview
Gabon's hospital beds stood at 1.95 in 2011, a decline of +1.24 from 1990. Gabon ranked 89th globally.
Gabon’s hospital‑bed density fell dramatically from a post‑independence high of 5.71 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 9.91 in 1970, reflecting the expansion of public health infrastructure during the early oil boom. The subsequent decline accelerated in the 1980s, reaching an all‑time trough of 1.55 in 1985 as fiscal pressures prompted cuts in health spending. By the most recent World Bank observation in 2011, the country reported only 1.95 beds per 1,000 inhabitants, ranking 89th globally. This figure is comparable to peers such as Bahrain (2.06) and Fiji (1.90), underscoring a regional pattern of limited inpatient capacity in small‑to‑medium economies. The five‑year coverage window shows no reversal, suggesting that without renewed investment in hospital infrastructure or reforms to improve efficiency, Gabon’s bed‑to‑population ratio is likely to remain near the low‑single‑digit level in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.95 | −1.24 | #89 |
| 1990 | 3.19 | +1.64 | #69 |
| 1985 | 1.55 | −8.36 | #66 |
| 1970 | 9.91 | +4.20 | #16 |
| 1960 | 5.71 | – | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's hospital beds was 1.95 in 2011. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 38.9% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's hospital beds peaked at 9.91 in 1970.
The lowest hospital beds in Gabon was 1.55 in 1985.
Gabon ranks 89th globally in hospital beds as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Gabon in 2011 was 1.95. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Gabon Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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