Isle of Man Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Isle of Man's hospital beds was 1.75 in 1990, ranked 97th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 1989. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–1990.
Overview
Isle of Man's hospital beds stood at 1.75 in 1990, a decline of +0.00 from 1981. Isle of Man ranked 97th globally.
The Isle of Man recorded 1.75 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 1990, placing it 97th globally and marking the all‑time trough after a modest decline from the peak of 1.91 in 1970. The downward trajectory began with 1.84 beds in 1960 and persisted through the five‑year coverage window, reflecting a gradual contraction of inpatient capacity despite the island’s relatively high per‑capita income. By contrast, Jordan maintained 1.80 beds per 1,000 in the same period, while Nigeria fell to 1.67, illustrating that the Isle of Man’s decline aligns more closely with higher‑ranking peers than with lower‑ranking counterparts. The reduction may be attributed to shifts toward outpatient care, advances in medical technology, and demographic changes that reduce the need for prolonged hospitalization. If the current emphasis on community‑based services continues, the Isle of Man is likely to see a further modest decrease in hospital bed density in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.75 | −0.00 | #97 |
| 1981 | 1.75 | −0.00 | #44 |
| 1980 | 1.76 | −0.16 | #78 |
| 1970 | 1.91 | +0.07 | #85 |
| 1960 | 1.84 | – | #87 |
Analysis
Isle of Man's hospital beds was 1.75 in 1990, a decline of −0.00 from 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions
Isle of Man's hospital beds was 1.75 in 1990. Ranked 97th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Isle of Man's hospital beds peaked at 1.91 in 1970.
The lowest hospital beds in Isle of Man was 1.75 in 1990.
Isle of Man ranks 97th globally in hospital beds as of 1990.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Isle of Man in 1990 was 1.75. This ranks 97th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_isle-of-man_hospital-beds,
title = {Isle of Man Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/isle-of-man/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}