Guinea-Bissau Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Guinea-Bissau's hospital beds was 1.00 in 2009, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 32.3% decrease from 2008. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2009.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's hospital beds stood at 1.00 in 2009, a decline of +0.48 from 1990. Guinea-Bissau ranked 111th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s hospital‑bed density fell from 1.62 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 1.97 in 1981, before slipping to the all‑time trough of 1.00 in 2009, the lowest figure among 191 economies and ranking 111th globally. The 2009 level matches the Philippines (1.02) and Mexico (1.02) and exceeds Nicaragua (0.90) and Morocco (0.85), but remains well below regional averages for West Africa. The decline after the 1980s coincides with prolonged fiscal constraints, limited health‑sector investment, and recurrent political instability that hindered expansion of hospital infrastructure. With only six years of data reported, the trend suggests a persistent shortfall in inpatient capacity, which could be reversed only by sustained public‑health financing, donor support, and reforms that prioritize facility upgrades. If such measures are implemented, the trajectory may shift upward, improving Guinea‑Bissau’s standing in global hospital‑bed rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.00 | −0.48 | #111 |
| 1990 | 1.48 | −0.49 | #108 |
| 1981 | 1.97 | +0.09 | #42 |
| 1980 | 1.89 | +0.31 | #77 |
| 1970 | 1.57 | −0.05 | #94 |
| 1960 | 1.62 | – | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's hospital beds was 1.00 in 2009. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 32.3% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's hospital beds peaked at 1.97 in 1981.
The lowest hospital beds in Guinea-Bissau was 1.00 in 2009.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 111th globally in hospital beds as of 2009.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Guinea-Bissau in 2009 was 1.00. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_hospital-beds,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}