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Lao PDR Hospital Beds

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

1.48 −0.23 (-13.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #90 Global Peak 2.57 (1990) Source World Bank

Lao PDR Hospital Beds (1960–2025)

Overview

Lao PDR's hospital beds stood at 1.48 in 2025, a decline of +0.23 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.48 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 90th globally.

Data & projection

Year Hospital Beds YoY change Rank
2026* trend 1.49 - -
2025* trend 1.48 - -
2025 1.48 −0.23 #90
2023 1.71 +0.42 #51
2022 1.29 −0.02 #91
2021 1.31 +0.04 #100
2020 1.27 −0.41 #103
2019 1.68 +0.22 #96
2018 1.46 −0.12 #99
2017 1.58 +0.37 #99
2016 1.21 +0.06 #112
2015 1.15 +0.07 #114
2014 1.08 −0.02 #116
2013 1.10 −0.43 #116
2012 1.53 +0.21 #102
2011 1.32 +0.26 #109
2010 1.06 +0.03 #119
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's hospital beds?

Lao PDR's hospital beds was 1.48 in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 13.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest hospital beds in Lao PDR?

Lao PDR's hospital beds peaked at 2.57 in 1990.

What was the lowest hospital beds in Lao PDR?

The lowest hospital beds in Lao PDR was 0.47 in 1960.

How does Lao PDR rank in hospital beds?

Lao PDR ranks 90th 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 Lao PDR in 2025?

Lao PDR's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the hospital beds of Lao PDR in 2025?

The hospital beds of Lao PDR in 2025 was 1.48. This ranks 90th in the world.

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