Mexico Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Mexico's hospital beds was 1.05 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Mexico's hospital beds stood at 1.05 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.05 by 2025. Mexico ranked 98th globally.
Mexico’s hospital‑bed density rose from the all‑time trough of 0.70 beds per 1,000 people in 1980 to a peak of 1.20 in 1996, before settling at 1.05 in 2025, ranking 98th globally. The 35‑year trajectory reflects a modest expansion of capacity that outpaced many low‑income peers but still lags behind Costa Rica’s 1.21 and aligns closely with Tanzania’s 1.05. The post‑1990s increase coincided with health‑sector reforms that emphasized infrastructure investment, yet the subsequent plateau suggests that gains have slowed as demand from an aging population and rising non‑communicable diseases intensifies. Maintaining the current level will require renewed financing, especially in rural areas where bed availability remains scarce. If Mexico expands public‑hospital funding and improves efficiency, the upward trend could resume, narrowing the gap with higher‑ranked regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.05 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.05 | +0.04 | #98 |
| 2022 | 1.01 | +0.00 | #101 |
| 2021 | 1.01 | +0.01 | #110 |
| 2020 | 1.00 | +0.04 | #112 |
| 2019 | 0.96 | −0.02 | #117 |
| 2018 | 0.98 | −0.01 | #117 |
| 2017 | 0.99 | −0.01 | #118 |
| 2016 | 1.00 | +0.00 | #120 |
| 2015 | 1.00 | −0.01 | #119 |
| 2014 | 1.01 | −0.01 | #120 |
| 2013 | 1.02 | +0.00 | #121 |
| 2012 | 1.02 | −0.01 | #118 |
| 2011 | 1.03 | −0.02 | #119 |
| 2010 | 1.05 | +0.03 | #120 |
| 2009 | 1.02 | −0.01 | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's hospital beds was 1.05 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's hospital beds peaked at 1.20 in 1992.
The lowest hospital beds in Mexico was 0.70 in 1980.
Mexico ranks 98th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.05 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Mexico in 2025 was 1.05. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_hospital-beds,
title = {Mexico Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}