Serbia Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Serbia's hospital beds was 5.92 in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2006–2025.
Overview
Serbia's hospital beds stood at 5.92 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.92 by 2025. Serbia ranked 14th globally.
Serbia has experienced a modest increase in hospital beds per capita over the past two decades, with the indicator reaching an all-time high of 5.92 beds in 2025. While this is still lower than many of its peers, such as Austria with 6.31 beds, it represents a notable improvement from the trough of 5.26 beds in 2008. Notably, Serbia's hospital bed density has surpassed that of several countries in the region, including Croatia, which boasts 5.57 beds. The steady expansion of hospital beds in Serbia suggests a growing capacity to address healthcare needs, although the country still lags behind more developed economies in terms of healthcare infrastructure. As the Serbian healthcare system continues to evolve, a sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure could propel the country further up the global rankings, potentially breaching the 6-bed threshold in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 5.92 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.92 | +0.14 | #14 |
| 2022 | 5.78 | +0.02 | #15 |
| 2021 | 5.76 | +0.07 | #16 |
| 2020 | 5.69 | +0.02 | #18 |
| 2019 | 5.67 | +0.06 | #21 |
| 2018 | 5.61 | +0.04 | #22 |
| 2017 | 5.57 | +0.03 | #22 |
| 2016 | 5.54 | +0.02 | #22 |
| 2015 | 5.52 | +0.07 | #23 |
| 2014 | 5.45 | +0.04 | #25 |
| 2013 | 5.41 | +0.06 | #25 |
| 2012 | 5.35 | +0.02 | #27 |
| 2011 | 5.33 | +0.02 | #26 |
| 2010 | 5.31 | +0.03 | #28 |
| 2009 | 5.28 | +0.02 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's hospital beds was 5.92 in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's hospital beds peaked at 5.92 in 2025.
The lowest hospital beds in Serbia was 5.26 in 2008.
Serbia ranks 14th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's hospital beds is projected to reach 5.92 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Serbia in 2025 was 5.92. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_hospital-beds,
title = {Serbia Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}