Nepal Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Nepal's hospital beds was 0.71 in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 30.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nepal's hospital beds stood at 0.71 in 2025, a rise of +0.17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.71 by 2025. Nepal ranked 108th globally.
Nepal's hospital bed availability has shown a steady increase over the past four decades, with the number of hospital beds per 1,000 people rising to 0.71 in 2025, ranking 108th globally. This represents a significant improvement from the 0.12 hospital beds per 1,000 people recorded in 1960, marking the lowest point in the country's history. In comparison, Rwanda, which has made significant strides in healthcare infrastructure, boasts a comparable 0.75 hospital beds per 1,000 people. Nepal's hospital bed availability has thus far not reached its all-time peak, which is also the current value of 0.71 in 2025. The country's hospital bed ratio has been gradually increasing, reflecting improvements in healthcare infrastructure and services. If Nepal can continue to invest in its healthcare system, particularly in rural areas, the hospital bed availability is likely to continue its upward trend, potentially leading to better health outcomes for its citizens.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.78 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.71 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.71 | +0.17 | #108 |
| 2023 | 0.54 | +0.01 | #68 |
| 2022 | 0.53 | +0.14 | #107 |
| 2021 | 0.39 | +0.11 | #124 |
| 2020 | 0.28 | −0.01 | #130 |
| 2019 | 0.29 | +0.00 | #136 |
| 2018 | 0.29 | +0.00 | #136 |
| 2017 | 0.29 | +0.01 | #137 |
| 2016 | 0.28 | +0.03 | #139 |
| 2015 | 0.25 | −0.02 | #143 |
| 2014 | 0.27 | +0.01 | #143 |
| 2013 | 0.26 | +0.00 | #146 |
| 2012 | 0.26 | +0.00 | #139 |
| 2011 | 0.26 | +0.01 | #142 |
| 2010 | 0.25 | −0.01 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's hospital beds was 0.71 in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 30.7% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's hospital beds peaked at 0.71 in 2025.
The lowest hospital beds in Nepal was 0.12 in 1960.
Nepal ranks 108th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's hospital beds is projected to reach 0.71 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Nepal in 2025 was 0.71. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_hospital-beds,
title = {Nepal Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}