Trinidad and Tobago Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Trinidad and Tobago's hospital beds was 2.31 in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's hospital beds stood at 2.31 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.31 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 69th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago's hospital bed capacity has experienced significant fluctuations over the years. In 1960, the country boasted 5.59 hospital beds per 1,000 people, its highest level ever recorded. Conversely, in 2021, Trinidad and Tobago's hospital bed capacity plummeted to 1.65 per 1,000 people, the lowest point in its history. The latest available data from the World Bank indicates a slight improvement, with 2.31 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2025. This recovery is somewhat comparable to that of Cabo Verde, which had 2.28 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2025. Despite this improvement, Trinidad and Tobago's hospital bed capacity remains among the lowest globally, ranking 69th. The country's hospital bed capacity has not kept pace with rising healthcare demands, and a sustained economic recovery would likely be needed to increase investment in healthcare infrastructure and improve this indicator. A significant increase in government spending on healthcare or a reduction in the population's reliance on private healthcare services would be necessary to alter the trajectory of Trinidad and Tobago's hospital bed capacity.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.40 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.31 | −0.06 | #69 |
| 2023 | 2.37 | +0.41 | #44 |
| 2022 | 1.96 | +0.31 | #77 |
| 2021 | 1.65 | −0.32 | #89 |
| 2020 | 1.97 | +0.02 | #87 |
| 2019 | 1.95 | −0.49 | #87 |
| 2018 | 2.44 | −0.03 | #77 |
| 2017 | 2.47 | +0.01 | #75 |
| 2016 | 2.46 | +0.03 | #78 |
| 2015 | 2.43 | −0.42 | #78 |
| 2014 | 2.85 | +0.27 | #65 |
| 2013 | 2.58 | −0.02 | #75 |
| 2012 | 2.60 | +0.55 | #73 |
| 2010 | 2.05 | −3.06 | #87 |
| 1996 | 5.11 | +1.31 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Trinidad and Tobago's hospital beds was 2.31 in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's hospital beds peaked at 5.59 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Trinidad and Tobago was 1.65 in 2021.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 69th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Trinidad and Tobago's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 2.31. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_hospital-beds,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}