Liberia Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Liberia's hospital beds was 1.59 in 2021, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Liberia's hospital beds stood at 1.59 in 2021, a decline of +0.05 from 2018. Liberia ranked 92nd globally.
Liberia’s hospital‑bed density stood at 1.59 beds per 1,000 people in 2021, placing it 92nd in the world and equal to the level recorded in India, a peer with a similar rank. The country’s capacity rose modestly from an earliest documented 1.32 in 1960 to a historic peak of 1.65 in 1975, before plunging to an all‑time trough of 0.63 in 2016, the lowest point in the eight‑year coverage series. The rebound from that trough to the 2021 figure reflects incremental investments in health infrastructure, yet the level remains well below regional averages and far from the pre‑civil‑war benchmark of the mid‑1970s. Continued expansion of public and private facilities, coupled with sustained financing and workforce development, will be essential to maintain the upward trajectory and close the gap with higher‑ranking peers such as Peru, which recorded 1.63 beds per 1,000 in the same period.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.59 | −0.05 | #92 |
| 2018 | 1.64 | +1.01 | #96 |
| 2016 | 0.63 | −0.17 | #133 |
| 2010 | 0.80 | +0.10 | #128 |
| 2009 | 0.70 | −0.95 | #119 |
| 1975 | 1.65 | +0.07 | #42 |
| 1970 | 1.58 | +0.25 | #93 |
| 1960 | 1.32 | – | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's hospital beds was 1.59 in 2021. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's hospital beds peaked at 1.65 in 1975.
The lowest hospital beds in Liberia was 0.63 in 2016.
Liberia ranks 92nd 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 Liberia in 2021 was 1.59. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_hospital-beds,
title = {Liberia Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}