Saudi Arabia Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Saudi Arabia's hospital beds was 2.34 in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's hospital beds stood at 2.34 in 2025, a decline of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.34 by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 68th globally.
Saudi Arabia's hospital bed availability has experienced a moderate increase since 1960, when the country had 0.77 hospital beds per 1,000 people. By 2002, the number peaked at 2.63 beds per 1,000 people, a significant improvement from the initial mark. However, this trend reversed, and as of 2025, the country stands at 2.34 beds per 1,000 people, ranking 68 globally. This decline is relatively comparable to other nations, such as Cabo Verde, which also has 2.28 beds per 1,000 people. In contrast, Denmark boasts a higher number of hospital beds, with 2.35 per 1,000 people. Saudi Arabia's hospital bed availability remains below that of developed economies like the United Kingdom, which has 2.36 beds per 1,000 people. A sustained increase in healthcare spending and investments in medical infrastructure would be necessary to alter the current trajectory and propel Saudi Arabia towards a more robust healthcare system.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.31 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.34 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.34 | −0.07 | #68 |
| 2023 | 2.41 | −0.03 | #42 |
| 2022 | 2.44 | −0.02 | #67 |
| 2021 | 2.46 | −0.08 | #74 |
| 2020 | 2.54 | +0.01 | #72 |
| 2019 | 2.53 | +0.05 | #72 |
| 2018 | 2.48 | +0.11 | #76 |
| 2017 | 2.37 | +0.06 | #78 |
| 2016 | 2.31 | −0.01 | #83 |
| 2015 | 2.32 | −0.02 | #83 |
| 2014 | 2.34 | +0.03 | #82 |
| 2013 | 2.31 | +0.05 | #81 |
| 2012 | 2.26 | +0.01 | #83 |
| 2011 | 2.25 | −0.06 | #80 |
| 2010 | 2.31 | +0.00 | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia's hospital beds was 2.34 in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's hospital beds peaked at 2.63 in 2002.
The lowest hospital beds in Saudi Arabia was 0.77 in 1960.
Saudi Arabia ranks 68th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.34 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 2.34. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_hospital-beds,
title = {Saudi Arabia Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}