Russian Federation Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Russian Federation's hospital beds was 6.68 in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's hospital beds stood at 6.68 in 2025, a decline of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.68 by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 9th globally.
The Russian Federation's hospital bed supply has undergone significant fluctuations over the past four decades, with a notable decline from its all-time peak of 13.19 beds in 1989 to a current level of 6.68 beds per 1,000 people in 2025, marking a new low. This downward trend is in stark contrast to many of its peer countries, such as Barbados, which boasts a higher supply of 6.89 beds per 1,000 people. The drop in Russian hospital beds is likely reflective of the country's economic challenges and shifting healthcare priorities. In comparison to the Czech Republic, which also experienced a decline to 6.44 beds per 1,000 people, Russia's hospital bed supply remains significantly lower. The downward trend is expected to continue unless significant investments are made in the healthcare sector, which could alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.62 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.68 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.68 | −0.13 | #9 |
| 2023 | 6.81 | −0.03 | #5 |
| 2022 | 6.84 | −0.15 | #8 |
| 2021 | 6.99 | −0.06 | #8 |
| 2020 | 7.05 | +0.02 | #9 |
| 2019 | 7.03 | −0.11 | #8 |
| 2018 | 7.14 | −0.07 | #9 |
| 2017 | 7.21 | −0.16 | #8 |
| 2016 | 7.37 | −0.18 | #7 |
| 2015 | 7.55 | −0.30 | #5 |
| 2014 | 7.85 | −0.23 | #6 |
| 2013 | 8.08 | −0.25 | #7 |
| 2012 | 8.33 | −0.18 | #7 |
| 2011 | 8.51 | −0.18 | #6 |
| 2010 | 8.69 | −0.20 | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's hospital beds was 6.68 in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Russian Federation's hospital beds peaked at 13.19 in 1989.
The lowest hospital beds in Russian Federation was 6.68 in 2025.
Russian Federation ranks 9th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's hospital beds is projected to reach 6.68 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Russian Federation in 2025 was 6.68. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Russian Federation Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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