Oman Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Oman's hospital beds was 0.96 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Oman's hospital beds stood at 0.96 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025. Oman ranked 103rd globally.
Oman’s hospital‑bed density has risen from a trough of 0.34 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to a modest 0.96 in 2025, placing the Sultanate at rank 103 globally. The all‑time peak of 2.51 beds per 1,000 was recorded in 1989, after which capacity contracted and has remained well below that high for more than three decades, reflecting a long‑term shift toward outpatient and community‑based care. The current level is comparable to peers such as Eritrea (0.99) and Nicaragua (0.95), but remains lower than the regional benchmark set by many Gulf states that exceed 2.0 beds per 1,000. The 31‑year coverage span indicates that data are available for roughly half of the period since the 1960 baseline, limiting precise trend analysis. Continued investment in health‑infrastructure, especially in rural districts, would be required to reverse the gradual decline and move the indicator back toward the 1989 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.93 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.96 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.96 | −0.03 | #103 |
| 2023 | 0.99 | −0.06 | #62 |
| 2022 | 1.05 | −0.10 | #97 |
| 2021 | 1.15 | −0.01 | #105 |
| 2020 | 1.16 | +0.06 | #105 |
| 2019 | 1.10 | +0.01 | #110 |
| 2018 | 1.09 | −0.02 | #111 |
| 2017 | 1.11 | −0.04 | #112 |
| 2016 | 1.15 | −0.04 | #114 |
| 2015 | 1.19 | −0.03 | #111 |
| 2014 | 1.22 | −0.04 | #111 |
| 2013 | 1.26 | −0.05 | #109 |
| 2012 | 1.31 | −0.21 | #107 |
| 2011 | 1.52 | −0.18 | #103 |
| 2010 | 1.70 | −0.03 | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's hospital beds was 0.96 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.
Oman's hospital beds peaked at 2.51 in 1989.
The lowest hospital beds in Oman was 0.34 in 1960.
Oman ranks 103rd globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's hospital beds is projected to reach 0.96 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Oman in 2025 was 0.96. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_hospital-beds,
title = {Oman Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}