Iceland Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Iceland's hospital beds was 2.83 in 2020, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2020.
Overview
Iceland's hospital beds stood at 2.83 in 2020, a rise of +0.03 from 2019. Iceland ranked 63rd globally.
Iceland's hospital bed availability has exhibited significant fluctuations over the years, with a notable decline from its all-time peak of 16.70 in 1990 to a mere 2.83 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2020. This represents a stark contrast to its 1960 figure of 9.80, indicating a severe reduction in hospital bed coverage. The recent trend has seen Iceland's hospital bed count dip to a record low, mirroring that of Seychelles, another country with a low hospital bed-to-population ratio. This decline in hospital bed availability is a pressing concern, as it may compromise the quality of healthcare services provided to the population. A potential increase in hospital bed coverage would be contingent upon the country's healthcare infrastructure expansion and subsequent investments in healthcare services.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.83 | +0.03 | #63 |
| 2019 | 2.80 | −0.07 | #63 |
| 2018 | 2.87 | −0.19 | #62 |
| 2017 | 3.06 | −0.07 | #58 |
| 2016 | 3.13 | +0.01 | #58 |
| 2015 | 3.12 | −0.04 | #60 |
| 2014 | 3.16 | −0.06 | #58 |
| 2013 | 3.22 | −0.02 | #57 |
| 2012 | 3.24 | −0.05 | #57 |
| 2011 | 3.29 | −0.29 | #55 |
| 2010 | 3.58 | −0.12 | #50 |
| 2009 | 3.70 | −0.21 | #45 |
| 2008 | 3.91 | −0.21 | #42 |
| 2007 | 4.12 | −10.48 | #44 |
| 1995 | 14.60 | −0.10 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iceland's hospital beds was 2.83 in 2020. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Iceland's hospital beds peaked at 16.70 in 1990.
The lowest hospital beds in Iceland was 2.80 in 2019.
Iceland ranks 63rd globally in hospital beds as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Iceland in 2020 was 2.83. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iceland_hospital-beds,
title = {Iceland Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}