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South Africa Hospital Beds

Hospital beds per 1,000 people  SH.MED.BEDS.ZS

2.25 −0.07 (-3.0%)
Year 2010 Rank #81 Global Peak 2.99 (2002) Source World Bank

South Africa Hospital Beds (2002–2010)

Overview

South Africa's hospital beds stood at 2.25 in 2010, a decline of +0.07 from 2008. South Africa ranked 81st globally.

Data & projection

Year Hospital Beds YoY change Rank
2010 2.25 −0.07 #81
2008 2.32 −0.02 #70
2007 2.34 −0.44 #71
2004 2.78 −0.21 #60
2002 2.99 #57

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.4% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 0.0%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

South Africa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Africa's hospital beds?

South Africa's hospital beds was 2.25 in 2010. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest hospital beds in South Africa?

South Africa's hospital beds peaked at 2.99 in 2002.

What was the lowest hospital beds in South Africa?

The lowest hospital beds in South Africa was 2.25 in 2010.

How does South Africa rank in hospital beds?

South Africa ranks 81st globally in hospital beds as of 2010.

What is the World Bank indicator code for hospital beds?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the hospital beds of South Africa in 2010?

The hospital beds of South Africa in 2010 was 2.25. This ranks 81st in the world.

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