Pakistan Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Pakistan's hospital beds was 0.63 in 2020, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 26.0% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2020.
Overview
Pakistan's hospital beds stood at 0.63 in 2020, a rise of +0.13 from 2019. Pakistan ranked 123rd globally.
Pakistan's hospital bed availability has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past three decades. Starting at 0.56 beds per 1,000 people in 1960, the country's hospital bed supply peaked at 0.65 in 1991, marking a 16% increase from its initial value. However, Pakistan's hospital bed capacity declined to an all-time low of 0.42 in 2010, a 35% drop from its peak. The latest available data from 2020 shows a slight improvement to 0.63 beds per 1,000 people, ranking Pakistan 123rd globally, closely trailing Tanzania with 0.64 beds per 1,000 people. The country's hospital bed supply has failed to keep pace with its growing population, indicating a pressing need for healthcare infrastructure expansion. The government's efforts to invest in healthcare infrastructure and improve healthcare access may help alter the trajectory of Pakistan's hospital bed availability, potentially leading to improved healthcare outcomes for its citizens.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.63 | +0.13 | #123 |
| 2019 | 0.50 | +0.00 | #130 |
| 2018 | 0.50 | +0.00 | #130 |
| 2017 | 0.50 | +0.01 | #131 |
| 2016 | 0.49 | +0.03 | #134 |
| 2015 | 0.46 | −0.01 | #137 |
| 2014 | 0.47 | +0.00 | #138 |
| 2013 | 0.47 | +0.02 | #141 |
| 2012 | 0.45 | +0.02 | #137 |
| 2011 | 0.43 | +0.01 | #139 |
| 2010 | 0.42 | −0.01 | #142 |
| 2009 | 0.43 | −0.01 | #126 |
| 2008 | 0.44 | −0.02 | #119 |
| 2007 | 0.46 | +0.00 | #113 |
| 2006 | 0.46 | −0.01 | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's hospital beds was 0.63 in 2020. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 26.0% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's hospital beds peaked at 0.65 in 1991.
The lowest hospital beds in Pakistan was 0.42 in 2010.
Pakistan ranks 123rd globally in hospital beds as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Pakistan in 2020 was 0.63. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_hospital-beds,
title = {Pakistan Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}