Georgia Hospital Beds

Georgia’s hospital bed density stood at 4.21 beds per 1,000 people in 2025, ranking 32nd globally, a level comparable to Switzerland’s 4.26 and slightly above Sri Lanka’s 4.00. This represents a partial recovery from a historic low of 2.96 beds per 1,000 in 2012, following a steep decline from a peak of 10.17 in 1980, the earliest year with available data. Over the 41-year coverage period, the downward trajectory reflects systemic reductions in inpatient infrastructure, likely influenced by post-Soviet health sector reforms, underfunding, and a shift toward outpatient care. The 2025 figure marks a modest rebound from the trough, suggesting recent stabilization or targeted investment. However, it remains less than half the 1980 level, indicating a long-term structural transformation in Georgia’s healthcare delivery. The trend could accelerate toward higher bed availability if public health spending increases or demographic pressures, such as an aging population, necessitate expanded inpatient capacity in the coming decade.