Kiribati Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Kiribati's hospital beds was 1.86 in 2016, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 40.9% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2016.
Overview
Kiribati's hospital beds stood at 1.86 in 2016, a rise of +0.54 from 2010. Kiribati ranked 92nd globally.
Kiribati’s hospital‑bed density has fallen dramatically since the early 1970s, when the nation reached an all‑time peak of 12.33 beds per 1,000 people. By 2010 the figure had slipped to a trough of 1.32, and the most recent World Bank data for 2016 show a modest rebound to 1.86 beds per 1,000, placing Kiribati 92nd globally. This decline contrasts sharply with the relatively stable provision in peer countries such as Malaysia and Iran, both reporting around 1.88 beds per 1,000 in the same period. Over the 56‑year span covered by the data, the average annual change has been negative, reflecting limited health‑infrastructure investment and the challenges of delivering services across a dispersed island archipelago. If government spending on health facilities increases and external assistance is secured to expand capacity, the downward trajectory could be halted and a gradual rise in bed availability may follow.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.86 | +0.54 | #92 |
| 2010 | 1.32 | −0.48 | #110 |
| 1998 | 1.80 | −2.47 | #56 |
| 1990 | 4.27 | −0.50 | #57 |
| 1981 | 4.77 | −0.33 | #25 |
| 1980 | 5.09 | −7.24 | #51 |
| 1970 | 12.33 | +5.97 | #7 |
| 1960 | 6.36 | – | #24 |
Analysis
Kiribati's hospital beds was 1.86 in 2016, a rise of +0.54 from 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's hospital beds was 1.86 in 2016. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 40.9% increase from the previous year.
Kiribati's hospital beds peaked at 12.33 in 1970.
The lowest hospital beds in Kiribati was 1.32 in 2010.
Kiribati ranks 92nd globally in hospital beds as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Kiribati in 2016 was 1.86. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_hospital-beds,
title = {Kiribati Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}