Sri Lanka Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Sri Lanka's hospital beds was 4.00 in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's hospital beds stood at 4.00 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.00 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 34th globally.
Sri Lanka's hospital beds per capita have shown a moderate increase over the past three decades, reflecting the country's efforts to enhance its healthcare infrastructure. As of 2025, Sri Lanka ranks 34th globally with 4.00 hospital beds per 1,000 people. The country's hospital bed density has been steadily rising since 1960, when it was at 3.14 beds per 1,000 people. The most significant increase occurred between 1999, when the trough was reached at 2.20 beds per 1,000 people, and 2025. This growth brings Sri Lanka closer to the levels of its peers, such as Georgia, which boasts a higher density of 4.21 beds per 1,000 people. The trend suggests that Sri Lanka's healthcare system has been expanding to meet the needs of its population, but sustaining this growth will be crucial to maintaining progress. A decline in healthcare spending or a significant increase in population could alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.02 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.00 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.00 | +0.07 | #34 |
| 2023 | 3.93 | −0.01 | #24 |
| 2022 | 3.94 | −0.04 | #40 |
| 2021 | 3.98 | +0.11 | #43 |
| 2020 | 3.87 | +0.01 | #45 |
| 2019 | 3.86 | +0.05 | #45 |
| 2018 | 3.81 | +0.04 | #46 |
| 2017 | 3.77 | +0.05 | #45 |
| 2016 | 3.72 | +0.01 | #48 |
| 2015 | 3.71 | −0.01 | #49 |
| 2014 | 3.72 | +0.06 | #47 |
| 2013 | 3.66 | +0.07 | #48 |
| 2012 | 3.59 | +0.07 | #49 |
| 2011 | 3.52 | +0.05 | #48 |
| 2010 | 3.47 | +0.06 | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka's hospital beds was 4.00 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's hospital beds peaked at 4.00 in 2025.
The lowest hospital beds in Sri Lanka was 2.20 in 1999.
Sri Lanka ranks 34th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sri Lanka's hospital beds is projected to reach 4.00 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 4.00. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Sri Lanka Hospital Beds},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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