Norway Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Norway's hospital beds was 3.22 in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Norway's hospital beds stood at 3.22 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.22 by 2025. Norway ranked 49th globally.
Norway's hospital bed availability has declined significantly over the past four decades. With a current ranking of #49 globally, the country now has 3.22 hospital beds per 1,000 people, down from a peak of 5.90 in 1986. This represents a drop of approximately 45.1% in hospital bed coverage. In comparison, Norway's peer countries, such as Antigua and Barbuda with 3.44 hospital beds per 1,000 people, have maintained higher bed availability. The downward trend in hospital beds is a notable concern, particularly as the population ages and healthcare needs increase. A reversal of this trend would likely require increased investment in healthcare infrastructure and policies aimed at enhancing access to medical services.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.18 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.22 | −0.08 | #49 |
| 2023 | 3.30 | −0.05 | #30 |
| 2022 | 3.35 | −0.05 | #49 |
| 2021 | 3.40 | +0.00 | #49 |
| 2020 | 3.40 | −0.08 | #50 |
| 2019 | 3.48 | −0.04 | #51 |
| 2018 | 3.52 | −0.08 | #50 |
| 2017 | 3.60 | −0.08 | #47 |
| 2016 | 3.68 | −0.08 | #50 |
| 2015 | 3.76 | −0.08 | #48 |
| 2014 | 3.84 | −0.02 | #45 |
| 2013 | 3.86 | −0.11 | #44 |
| 2012 | 3.97 | −0.23 | #44 |
| 2011 | 4.20 | −0.10 | #38 |
| 2010 | 4.30 | −0.22 | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Norway's hospital beds was 3.22 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Norway's hospital beds peaked at 5.90 in 1986.
The lowest hospital beds in Norway was 3.22 in 2025.
Norway ranks 49th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Norway's hospital beds is projected to reach 3.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Norway in 2025 was 3.22. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_norway_hospital-beds,
title = {Norway Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}