Lebanon Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Lebanon's hospital beds was 2.73 in 2021, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Lebanon's hospital beds stood at 2.73 in 2021, a rise of +0.00 from 2020. Lebanon ranked 66th globally.
Lebanon’s hospital‑bed density fell from an all‑time peak of 4.58 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to a trough of 1.65 in 1990, before modestly recovering to 2.73 in 2021, ranking 66th worldwide. The decline over three decades reflects the combined impact of civil conflict, economic contraction and strained public finances, which limited investment in health‑care infrastructure. Although the 2021 figure slightly exceeds the United States’ 2.70 beds per 1,000 and is comparable to Seychelles’ 2.74, it remains well below the 4.58 level of the early 1960s, indicating persistent capacity gaps relative to pre‑war standards. The 27‑year coverage period shows that recent policy efforts have halted the downward trajectory but have not yet restored the pre‑conflict stock of beds. Continued economic stabilization, targeted public‑sector investment and reforms in health‑service financing will be essential to reverse the long‑term decline and sustain any further improvements in bed availability.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.73 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2020 | 2.73 | +0.00 | #68 |
| 2019 | 2.73 | +0.00 | #66 |
| 2018 | 2.73 | +0.00 | #68 |
| 2017 | 2.73 | +0.00 | #65 |
| 2016 | 2.73 | −0.64 | #66 |
| 2015 | 3.37 | +0.52 | #56 |
| 2014 | 2.85 | −0.01 | #64 |
| 2013 | 2.86 | −0.59 | #65 |
| 2012 | 3.45 | +0.00 | #52 |
| 2011 | 3.45 | +0.00 | #51 |
| 2010 | 3.45 | +0.00 | #54 |
| 2009 | 3.45 | +0.02 | #52 |
| 2008 | 3.43 | +0.00 | #51 |
| 2007 | 3.43 | −0.17 | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's hospital beds was 2.73 in 2021. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's hospital beds peaked at 4.58 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Lebanon was 1.65 in 1990.
Lebanon ranks 66th globally in hospital beds as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Lebanon in 2021 was 2.73. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_hospital-beds,
title = {Lebanon Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}