Hungary Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Hungary's hospital beds was 6.43 in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1994–2025.
Overview
Hungary's hospital beds stood at 6.43 in 2025, a decline of +0.20 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.43 by 2025. Hungary ranked 11th globally.
Hungary's hospital beds have been on a declining trend over the past 30 years, with the latest figure standing at 6.43 in 2025. This represents a significant drop from its all-time peak of 9.30 in 1994. In comparison to its peer countries, Hungary ranks closely with Czechia, which has 6.44 hospital beds, and Austria, which has 6.31. The country's current ranking of 11th globally is still relatively high, but the downward trend is evident. Hungary's hospital bed density has been decreasing steadily, reaching its all-time trough of 6.43 in 2025. As the country continues to navigate its healthcare system, a shift in policy or significant investment in healthcare infrastructure would be necessary to alter the trajectory of this declining trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 6.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.43 | −0.20 | #11 |
| 2022 | 6.63 | −0.16 | #10 |
| 2021 | 6.79 | +0.03 | #10 |
| 2020 | 6.76 | −0.15 | #10 |
| 2019 | 6.91 | −0.04 | #10 |
| 2018 | 6.95 | −0.07 | #10 |
| 2017 | 7.02 | +0.02 | #9 |
| 2016 | 7.00 | +0.00 | #9 |
| 2015 | 7.00 | +0.01 | #10 |
| 2014 | 6.99 | −0.05 | #12 |
| 2013 | 7.04 | +0.04 | #10 |
| 2012 | 7.00 | −0.21 | #11 |
| 2011 | 7.21 | +0.01 | #10 |
| 2010 | 7.20 | +0.04 | #11 |
| 2009 | 7.16 | +0.04 | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's hospital beds was 6.43 in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Hungary's hospital beds peaked at 9.30 in 1994.
The lowest hospital beds in Hungary was 6.43 in 2025.
Hungary ranks 11th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's hospital beds is projected to reach 6.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Hungary in 2025 was 6.43. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_hospital-beds,
title = {Hungary Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}