South Africa Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
South Africa's hospital beds was 2.25 in 2010, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
South Africa's hospital bed coverage has fluctuated over the 2002-2010 period, with an all-time peak of 2.99 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2002 and a trough of 2.25 in 2010. This decline places South Africa at the 81st position globally in terms of hospital bed coverage, closely followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina with 2.26 beds per 1,000 people. In comparison to other countries, South Africa's hospital bed coverage lags behind Singapore's 2.19 beds per 1,000 people in 2010. The downward trend in hospital bed coverage may be attributed to various factors, including a shift towards primary care and out-of-hospital treatment options. Despite this, the low hospital bed-to-population ratio in South Africa remains a concern, particularly in the face of a growing and aging population. A significant increase in healthcare spending or investments in hospital infrastructure would be necessary to reverse this trend and improve the country's hospital bed coverage.
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
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
South Africa's hospital beds was 2.25 in 2010. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
South Africa's hospital beds peaked at 2.99 in 2002.
The lowest hospital beds in South Africa was 2.25 in 2010.
South Africa ranks 81st globally in hospital beds as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of South Africa in 2010 was 2.25. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {South Africa Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-africa/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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