Lao PDR Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Lao PDR's hospital beds was 1.48 in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 13.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lao PDR’s hospital‑bed density has risen markedly since the earliest World Bank record in 1960, when the country registered an all‑time trough of 0.47 beds per 1,000 people. The upward trajectory continued through the 1970s and 1980s, reaching an all‑time peak of 2.57 beds per 1,000 in 1990, before a gradual decline that left the nation with 1.48 beds per 1,000 in 2025, ranking it 90th globally. This recent level places Lao PDR close to peers such as Indonesia (1.51) and Jordan (1.45), suggesting a moderate but still limited capacity relative to many middle‑income economies. The 28‑year coverage span indicates that the health‑system expansion has been sustained, yet the post‑peak contraction hints at structural constraints, including financing and workforce shortages. Continued investment in health infrastructure and policy reforms aimed at increasing bed availability could reverse the modest downward trend and bring Lao PDR nearer to regional benchmarks.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lao PDR's hospital beds was 1.48 in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 13.2% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's hospital beds peaked at 2.57 in 1990.
The lowest hospital beds in Lao PDR was 0.47 in 1960.
Lao PDR ranks 90th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Lao PDR in 2025 was 1.48. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_hospital-beds,
title = {Lao PDR Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}