Papua New Guinea Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Papua New Guinea's hospital beds was -0.04 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 105.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's hospital beds stood at -0.04 in 2025, a decline of +0.66 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 115th globally.
Papua New Guinea's hospital bed coverage has exhibited a concerning decline over the years. At 0.04 beds per 1,000 people in 2025, the country ranks #115 globally, a stark contrast to its peak of 6.60 beds per 1,000 people in 1970. This decline is particularly notable when compared to its peer, Timor-Leste, which boasts a relatively higher coverage of 0.37 beds per 1,000 people in 2025. The country's shortage in hospital beds has significant implications for its healthcare system, particularly in rural areas where access to medical facilities is already limited. Togo, another peer, has a coverage of 0.09 beds per 1,000 people in 2025, highlighting the need for Papua New Guinea to reassess its healthcare infrastructure. The downward trend in hospital bed coverage in Papua New Guinea is expected to continue unless the government prioritizes investment in healthcare infrastructure, including the construction of new hospitals and training of medical personnel.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.15 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.04 | −0.66 | #115 |
| 2023 | 0.62 | +0.45 | #67 |
| 2019 | 0.17 | −3.85 | #137 |
| 1990 | 4.02 | +0.69 | #61 |
| 1989 | 3.33 | −1.41 | #45 |
| 1985 | 4.74 | −0.26 | #47 |
| 1984 | 5.00 | −0.55 | #22 |
| 1980 | 5.54 | +0.60 | #48 |
| 1975 | 4.94 | −1.66 | #15 |
| 1970 | 6.60 | – | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's hospital beds was -0.04 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 105.9% decrease from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's hospital beds peaked at 6.60 in 1970.
The lowest hospital beds in Papua New Guinea was -0.04 in 2025.
Papua New Guinea ranks 115th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's hospital beds is projected to reach -0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was -0.04. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
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