India Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
India's hospital beds was 1.59 in 2021, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
India's hospital beds stood at 1.59 in 2021, a decline of +0.02 from 2020. India ranked 91st globally.
India's hospital bed supply has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six decades. With a hospital bed count of 1.59 per 1,000 people in 2021, India ranks 91 globally. This figure is lower than its all-time peak of 2.13 in 2000, but higher than the trough of 0.46 in 1960. In comparison, Peru, a peer country, had a similar hospital bed count of 1.63 in 2021. India's hospital bed supply has gradually increased over the years, but the pace of growth has been slow, especially when compared to its rapid economic expansion. To address the growing healthcare needs of its vast population, India will need to accelerate the development of its healthcare infrastructure, including the construction of new hospitals and the expansion of existing facilities. If India can overcome the challenges of rapid urbanization and economic growth, it may be able to increase its hospital bed supply and improve healthcare outcomes for its citizens.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.59 | −0.02 | #91 |
| 2020 | 1.61 | −0.01 | #95 |
| 2019 | 1.62 | −0.02 | #97 |
| 2018 | 1.64 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2017 | 1.66 | −0.02 | #96 |
| 2016 | 1.68 | −0.02 | #99 |
| 2015 | 1.70 | −0.02 | #97 |
| 2014 | 1.72 | −0.02 | #97 |
| 2013 | 1.74 | −0.02 | #96 |
| 2012 | 1.76 | −0.03 | #95 |
| 2011 | 1.79 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2010 | 1.81 | −0.03 | #95 |
| 2009 | 1.84 | −0.03 | #85 |
| 2008 | 1.87 | −0.02 | #82 |
| 2007 | 1.89 | −0.03 | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's hospital beds was 1.59 in 2021. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
India's hospital beds peaked at 2.13 in 2000.
The lowest hospital beds in India was 0.46 in 1960.
India ranks 91st globally in hospital beds as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of India in 2021 was 1.59. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {India Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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