Philippines Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Philippines's hospital beds was 0.97 in 2021, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Philippines's hospital beds stood at 0.97 in 2021, a decline of +0.02 from 2020. Philippines ranked 111th globally.
The Philippines has seen a mixed trend in hospital beds per capita over the past 36 years. After a significant increase from 0.84 in 1960 to 1.76 in 1985, the country's hospital bed capacity reached its all-time peak, outpacing several peer nations, including Eritrea which has a slightly higher bed-to-population ratio. However, the capacity began to decline in the subsequent years, reaching a low of 0.97 in 2021, ranking 111 globally. In comparison, Mexico, a peer nation, had a higher hospital bed ratio of 1.01 in 2021. The relatively low hospital bed-to-population ratio in the Philippines could be attributed to a range of factors, including insufficient healthcare infrastructure and funding. To alter this trajectory, the country would need to invest in expanding its healthcare infrastructure and increasing healthcare funding to meet the growing needs of its population.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.97 | −0.02 | #111 |
| 2020 | 0.99 | +0.01 | #113 |
| 2019 | 0.98 | +0.04 | #115 |
| 2018 | 0.94 | −0.04 | #119 |
| 2017 | 0.98 | −0.05 | #119 |
| 2016 | 1.03 | +0.10 | #118 |
| 2015 | 0.93 | +0.01 | #122 |
| 2014 | 0.92 | −0.03 | #123 |
| 2013 | 0.95 | −0.06 | #125 |
| 2012 | 1.01 | −0.03 | #119 |
| 2011 | 1.04 | +0.02 | #118 |
| 2010 | 1.02 | +0.00 | #121 |
| 2009 | 1.02 | −0.50 | #110 |
| 2008 | 1.52 | +0.50 | #96 |
| 2007 | 1.02 | −0.01 | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's hospital beds was 0.97 in 2021. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Philippines's hospital beds peaked at 1.76 in 1985.
The lowest hospital beds in Philippines was 0.84 in 1960.
Philippines ranks 111th globally in hospital beds as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Philippines in 2021 was 0.97. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_hospital-beds,
title = {Philippines Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}