St. Vincent and the Grenadines Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's hospital beds was 3.18 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's hospital beds stood at 3.18 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.18 by 2025. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 51st globally.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines reported 3.18 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2025, ranking 51st globally, a figure nearly identical to Türkiye’s 3.19 and slightly above Israel’s 3.16. This represents a modest recovery from a historic low of 1.85 beds per 1,000 people in 1996, a trough following the all-time peak of 5.02 in 1993. The 1993 peak marked the highest level in the country’s recorded history, more than three decades of fluctuating access to inpatient infrastructure. Over the span of 16 years of available data, the trend has been uneven, with a sharp decline in the mid-1990s followed by a gradual rebound after 2010. The current level remains well below the 1960 figure of 4.82, suggesting a long-term contraction in hospital bed availability relative to population. While recent improvements indicate stabilization, the trajectory could shift with increased public health investment or regional cooperation in medical infrastructure. Sustained growth in bed capacity would likely depend on external funding and integration with broader Caribbean health initiatives.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.18 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.18 | −0.03 | #51 |
| 2022 | 3.21 | −1.05 | #50 |
| 2021 | 4.26 | +0.24 | #36 |
| 2020 | 4.02 | +0.03 | #43 |
| 2019 | 3.99 | −0.47 | #42 |
| 2016 | 4.46 | +0.03 | #35 |
| 2015 | 4.43 | +1.98 | #36 |
| 2014 | 2.45 | +0.02 | #78 |
| 2013 | 2.43 | +0.01 | #80 |
| 2012 | 2.42 | −0.10 | #79 |
| 2011 | 2.52 | +0.67 | #78 |
| 1996 | 1.85 | −3.17 | #77 |
| 1993 | 5.02 | +0.32 | #46 |
| 1990 | 4.70 | −0.29 | #51 |
| 1970 | 4.99 | +0.16 | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2008. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's hospital beds was 3.18 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's hospital beds peaked at 5.02 in 1993.
The lowest hospital beds in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was 1.85 in 1996.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 51st globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's hospital beds is projected to reach 3.18 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025 was 3.18. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
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