Suriname Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Suriname's hospital beds was 2.91 in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Suriname's hospital beds stood at 2.91 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.91 by 2025. Suriname ranked 58th globally.
Suriname has experienced a decline in hospital beds, with the latest value of 2.90 in 2025 ranking 58th globally. This is significantly lower than its all-time peak of 8.93 in 1980, and only slightly higher than its all-time trough of 2.69 in 2019. In comparison to its peers, Suriname's hospital bed density is closely matched by countries such as Singapore, which has 2.91 hospital beds, and Grenada, with 2.83. The country's current hospital bed density is also higher than that of the United States, which has 2.62. Given the downward trend in hospital beds over the years, Suriname's healthcare system may face challenges in meeting the demands of its population, and a reversal of this trend would likely require significant investment in healthcare infrastructure to change the trajectory of hospital bed availability.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.91 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.91 | +0.04 | #58 |
| 2022 | 2.87 | +0.05 | #57 |
| 2021 | 2.82 | −0.05 | #62 |
| 2020 | 2.87 | +0.18 | #62 |
| 2019 | 2.69 | −0.16 | #69 |
| 2018 | 2.85 | +0.02 | #63 |
| 2017 | 2.83 | +0.03 | #62 |
| 2016 | 2.80 | −0.10 | #64 |
| 2015 | 2.90 | −0.03 | #64 |
| 2014 | 2.93 | −0.03 | #61 |
| 2013 | 2.96 | −0.03 | #61 |
| 2012 | 2.99 | −0.04 | #61 |
| 2011 | 3.03 | +0.06 | #61 |
| 2010 | 2.97 | −0.77 | #62 |
| 1996 | 3.74 | +0.64 | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Suriname's hospital beds was 2.91 in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's hospital beds peaked at 8.93 in 1980.
The lowest hospital beds in Suriname was 2.69 in 2019.
Suriname ranks 58th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.91 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Suriname in 2025 was 2.91. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_hospital-beds,
title = {Suriname Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}