Sudan Hospital Beds

Sudan’s hospital bed density stood at 0.66 beds per 1,000 people in 2021, ranking 118th globally and matching the level recorded in Honduras, while slightly above Tanzania’s 0.64. This figure represents a significant decline from Sudan’s all-time peak of 1.09 beds per 1,000 in 1990, and marks the lowest point in the country’s recorded history on this indicator, down from 1.01 in 1960. Over the 28 years of available data, the trend has been broadly downward, suggesting a weakening in the physical infrastructure of Sudan’s healthcare system relative to population growth. The 2021 value, coinciding with political instability and economic strain, underscores systemic challenges in health service capacity. Compared to peer nations, Sudan’s position remains fragile, with Morocco reporting a higher density at 0.72. Without substantial investment in health infrastructure and improvements in governance and funding, the current trajectory is unlikely to reverse, particularly amid ongoing socio-political volatility.