Maldives Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Maldives's hospital beds was 4.56 in 2021, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 9.5% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Maldives's hospital beds stood at 4.56 in 2021, a decline of +0.48 from 2020. Maldives ranked 29th globally.
Maldives’ hospital‑bed density rose from a trough of 0.76 beds per 1,000 people in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 6.36 in 2019, reflecting sustained investment in health‑care infrastructure over three decades. By 2021 the country recorded 4.56 beds per 1,000 inhabitants, ranking 29th globally and placing it close to peers such as North Macedonia (4.74) and Haiti (4.80). The upward trajectory mirrors broader regional efforts to expand service capacity in response to a growing population and tourism‑driven demand for medical services. Although the recent decline from the 2019 peak suggests capacity pressures, the 18‑year coverage period indicates that Maldives has consistently outperformed many lower‑income counterparts. Continued fiscal commitment to hospital expansion and the integration of private‑sector facilities will be critical to maintain or improve the current level, as demographic aging and climate‑related health risks could otherwise reverse the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.56 | −0.48 | #29 |
| 2020 | 5.04 | −1.32 | #26 |
| 2019 | 6.36 | +1.41 | #13 |
| 2018 | 4.95 | +0.01 | #28 |
| 2017 | 4.94 | +0.00 | #27 |
| 2016 | 4.94 | −0.01 | #27 |
| 2015 | 4.95 | +1.04 | #28 |
| 2009 | 3.91 | +1.57 | #41 |
| 2008 | 2.34 | −1.87 | #69 |
| 2007 | 4.21 | −0.14 | #43 |
| 2006 | 4.35 | +1.79 | #43 |
| 2005 | 2.56 | +0.04 | #64 |
| 2004 | 2.52 | +0.35 | #64 |
| 2003 | 2.17 | +0.26 | #67 |
| 2002 | 1.91 | +0.05 | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Maldives matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2011. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Maldives's hospital beds was 4.56 in 2021. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 9.5% decrease from the previous year.
Maldives's hospital beds peaked at 6.36 in 2019.
The lowest hospital beds in Maldives was 0.76 in 1990.
Maldives ranks 29th 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 Maldives in 2021 was 4.56. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_maldives_hospital-beds,
title = {Maldives Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/maldives/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}