Guyana Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Guyana's hospital beds was 3.53 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guyana's hospital beds stood at 3.53 in 2025, a rise of +0.29 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.53 by 2025. Guyana ranked 46th globally.
Guyana’s hospital‑bed density fell from an all‑time peak of 5.57 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to a trough of 1.68 in 2018, before rising modestly to 3.53 in 2025, placing the country 46th globally. The 20‑year coverage window shows a gradual recovery after the post‑2010 decline, yet the current level remains well below the 1960 high and only marginally above the 2025 figures for peers such as Portugal (3.52) and Libya (3.56). The long‑term downward trend reflects limited health‑infrastructure investment and demographic pressures, while the recent uptick coincides with government initiatives to expand public‑sector facilities and attract private providers. If financing for hospital construction is sustained and health‑system efficiency improves, the upward trajectory could continue, narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking peers and enhancing service capacity.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.53 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.53 | +0.29 | #46 |
| 2023 | 3.24 | +0.71 | #31 |
| 2022 | 2.53 | −0.02 | #64 |
| 2021 | 2.55 | +0.33 | #70 |
| 2020 | 2.22 | +0.07 | #81 |
| 2019 | 2.15 | +0.47 | #80 |
| 2018 | 1.68 | −0.05 | #94 |
| 2017 | 1.73 | −0.01 | #93 |
| 2016 | 1.74 | −0.01 | #95 |
| 2015 | 1.75 | +0.01 | #94 |
| 2014 | 1.74 | +0.02 | #96 |
| 2013 | 1.72 | −0.01 | #98 |
| 2012 | 1.73 | −2.14 | #97 |
| 1996 | 3.87 | +0.77 | #58 |
| 1995 | 3.10 | +0.00 | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's hospital beds was 3.53 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Guyana's hospital beds peaked at 5.57 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Guyana was 1.68 in 2018.
Guyana ranks 46th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guyana's hospital beds is projected to reach 3.53 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Guyana in 2025 was 3.53. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_hospital-beds,
title = {Guyana Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}