Qatar Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Qatar's hospital beds was 1.51 in 2025, ranked 88th globally. This represents a 21.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Qatar's hospital beds stood at 1.51 in 2025, a rise of +0.26 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.51 by 2025. Qatar ranked 88th globally.
Qatar's hospital bed density has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 27 years. The country's all-time peak of 5.53 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 1970 is starkly contrasted with the all-time trough of 0.94 in 2017, indicating a substantial decline in healthcare infrastructure. The latest available data from 2025 shows a modest recovery, with 1.51 hospital beds per 1,000 people, still ranking Qatar 88th globally. Compared to peer countries such as Peru, which has 1.55 hospital beds per 1,000 people, Qatar's hospital bed density remains relatively low. The decline in hospital beds per capita in the 2010s was likely driven by rapid urbanization and population growth in Qatar, which placed significant strain on its healthcare system. A continued influx of foreign workers and growing healthcare demand could potentially drive further investment in Qatar's hospital infrastructure, potentially reversing the decline in hospital bed density and propelling the country towards a more robust healthcare system.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.51 | +0.26 | #88 |
| 2022 | 1.25 | −0.05 | #92 |
| 2021 | 1.30 | +0.18 | #101 |
| 2019 | 1.12 | +0.09 | #108 |
| 2018 | 1.03 | +0.09 | #116 |
| 2017 | 0.94 | −0.07 | #120 |
| 2016 | 1.01 | +0.00 | #119 |
| 2015 | 1.01 | −0.07 | #118 |
| 2014 | 1.08 | −0.10 | #117 |
| 2013 | 1.18 | −0.13 | #115 |
| 2012 | 1.31 | +0.09 | #108 |
| 2011 | 1.22 | +0.00 | #114 |
| 2010 | 1.22 | −0.05 | #115 |
| 2009 | 1.27 | −0.16 | #102 |
| 2008 | 1.43 | −0.25 | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar 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
Qatar's hospital beds was 1.51 in 2025. Ranked 88th globally. This represents a 21.1% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's hospital beds peaked at 5.53 in 1970.
The lowest hospital beds in Qatar was 0.94 in 2017.
Qatar ranks 88th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Qatar in 2025 was 1.51. This ranks 88th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_hospital-beds,
title = {Qatar Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}