Kenya Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Kenya's hospital beds was 1.33 in 2019, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 5.0% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2019.
Overview
Kenya's hospital beds stood at 1.33 in 2019, a decline of +0.07 from 2010. Kenya ranked 101st globally.
Kenya’s hospital‑bed density reached 1.33 beds per 1,000 people in 2019, placing it 101st globally and slightly above the West Bank and Gaza (1.29) but below Jordan (1.36). The indicator has shown modest progress since the earliest recorded level of 1.25 in 1960, rising to an all‑time peak of 1.71 in 1985 before slipping to a trough of 1.25 in 1975. Over the 9‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory has been gradual, reflecting incremental investments in health infrastructure rather than large‑scale expansion. Compared with peers such as Ecuador (1.39) and Bolivia (1.28), Kenya remains near the lower end of the distribution, suggesting room for improvement in meeting growing demand for inpatient care. Continued government prioritisation of health‑sector financing and the expansion of public‑private partnerships could accelerate the rise in bed availability, potentially shifting the long‑term trend upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.33 | −0.07 | #101 |
| 2010 | 1.40 | +0.00 | #109 |
| 2004 | 1.40 | −0.25 | #91 |
| 1990 | 1.65 | +0.21 | #102 |
| 1989 | 1.44 | −0.27 | #64 |
| 1985 | 1.71 | +0.46 | #62 |
| 1975 | 1.25 | −0.01 | #49 |
| 1970 | 1.26 | +0.01 | #107 |
| 1960 | 1.25 | – | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's hospital beds was 1.33 in 2019. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 5.0% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's hospital beds peaked at 1.71 in 1985.
The lowest hospital beds in Kenya was 1.25 in 1975.
Kenya ranks 101st globally in hospital beds as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Kenya in 2019 was 1.33. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_hospital-beds,
title = {Kenya Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}