Latvia Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Latvia's hospital beds was 4.69 in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Latvia's hospital beds stood at 4.69 in 2025, a decline of +0.26 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.69 by 2025. Latvia ranked 26th globally.
Latvia’s hospital‑bed density has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, sliding from an all‑time peak of 14.31 beds per 1,000 people in 1985 to just 4.69 in 2025, the lowest figure recorded since the series began in 1980 and ranking the country 26th globally. This 66.7 % decline reflects a broader regional shift toward outpatient care, efficiency‑driven hospital restructuring and demographic changes that have reduced inpatient demand. The 2025 level is closely aligned with Haiti’s 4.72 and slightly above Dominica’s 4.43, positioning Latvia among nations with comparatively lean acute‑care capacity. While the reduction has been accompanied by advances in medical technology and a rise in day‑case procedures, the limited bed stock could constrain the system’s ability to absorb sudden surges in demand, such as during pandemics or mass casualty events. Continued investment in flexible care models and strategic reserve capacity will be crucial to moderating the downward trajectory and safeguarding health‑system resilience.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.57 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.69 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.69 | −0.26 | #26 |
| 2023 | 4.95 | −0.07 | #12 |
| 2022 | 5.02 | −0.14 | #24 |
| 2021 | 5.16 | −0.12 | #25 |
| 2020 | 5.28 | −0.14 | #23 |
| 2019 | 5.42 | −0.07 | #23 |
| 2018 | 5.49 | −0.08 | #23 |
| 2017 | 5.57 | −0.15 | #21 |
| 2016 | 5.72 | +0.03 | #20 |
| 2015 | 5.69 | +0.03 | #20 |
| 2014 | 5.66 | −0.14 | #23 |
| 2013 | 5.80 | −0.08 | #23 |
| 2012 | 5.88 | +0.00 | #24 |
| 2011 | 5.88 | +0.20 | #22 |
| 2010 | 5.68 | −1.06 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia's hospital beds was 4.69 in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
Latvia's hospital beds peaked at 14.31 in 1985.
The lowest hospital beds in Latvia was 4.69 in 2025.
Latvia ranks 26th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's hospital beds is projected to reach 4.69 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Latvia in 2025 was 4.69. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Latvia Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}