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Jamaica Hospital Beds

Hospital beds per 1,000 people  SH.MED.BEDS.ZS

1.64 −0.01 (-0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #84 Global Peak 5.00 (1975) Source World Bank

Jamaica Hospital Beds (1960–2025)

Overview

Jamaica's hospital beds stood at 1.64 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.64 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 84th globally.

Data & projection

Year Hospital Beds YoY change Rank
2026* trend 1.62 - -
2025* trend 1.64 - -
2025 1.64 −0.01 #84
2023 1.65 −0.06 #52
2022 1.71 +0.04 #83
2021 1.67 −0.04 #88
2020 1.71 −0.01 #92
2019 1.72 +0.03 #95
2018 1.69 −0.02 #93
2017 1.71 −0.02 #94
2016 1.73 +0.02 #96
2015 1.71 +0.03 #96
2014 1.68 +0.00 #98
2013 1.68 −0.11 #100
2012 1.79 −0.01 #92
2011 1.80 −0.01 #93
2010 1.81 +0.11 #96
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.3% Real rate -1.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamaica's hospital beds?

Jamaica's hospital beds was 1.64 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest hospital beds in Jamaica?

Jamaica's hospital beds peaked at 5.00 in 1975.

What was the lowest hospital beds in Jamaica?

The lowest hospital beds in Jamaica was 1.64 in 2025.

How does Jamaica rank in hospital beds?

Jamaica ranks 84th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for hospital beds?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected hospital beds of Jamaica in 2025?

Jamaica's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.64 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the hospital beds of Jamaica in 2025?

The hospital beds of Jamaica in 2025 was 1.64. This ranks 84th in the world.

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