Montenegro Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Montenegro's hospital beds was 3.77 in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's hospital beds stood at 3.77 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.77 by 2025. Montenegro ranked 41st globally.
Montenegro’s hospital‑bed density has slipped from an all‑time peak of 4.15 beds per 1,000 people in 2001 to a trough of 3.77 in 2025, placing the country 41st globally and ranking just above St. Kitts and Nevis (3.74) while trailing Luxembourg (3.78) and Slovenia (3.87). Over the 24‑year series, the indicator shows a gradual decline of 0.38 beds per 1,000, reflecting modest but persistent reductions in inpatient capacity that mirror broader regional trends toward outpatient care and efficiency‑driven bed reductions. The early 2000s peak coincided with post‑conflict reconstruction efforts that expanded health infrastructure, whereas the recent trough aligns with fiscal constraints and a shift toward digital health services. If demographic ageing accelerates and demand for acute care rises, Montenegro may need to reverse the downward trajectory by investing in additional beds or reconfiguring existing facilities; otherwise, the current modest decline is likely to continue.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.77 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.77 | −0.05 | #41 |
| 2022 | 3.82 | −0.09 | #42 |
| 2021 | 3.91 | −0.03 | #44 |
| 2020 | 3.94 | +0.02 | #44 |
| 2019 | 3.92 | −0.03 | #44 |
| 2018 | 3.95 | +0.07 | #44 |
| 2017 | 3.88 | −0.04 | #43 |
| 2016 | 3.92 | +0.03 | #44 |
| 2015 | 3.89 | +0.02 | #45 |
| 2014 | 3.87 | +0.05 | #44 |
| 2013 | 3.82 | −0.07 | #45 |
| 2012 | 3.89 | −0.01 | #45 |
| 2011 | 3.90 | +0.00 | #44 |
| 2010 | 3.90 | +0.05 | #45 |
| 2009 | 3.85 | +0.02 | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Montenegro's hospital beds was 3.77 in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Montenegro's hospital beds peaked at 4.15 in 2001.
The lowest hospital beds in Montenegro was 3.77 in 2025.
Montenegro ranks 41st globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Montenegro's hospital beds is projected to reach 3.77 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Montenegro in 2025 was 3.77. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_hospital-beds,
title = {Montenegro Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}