Turkmenistan Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Turkmenistan's hospital beds was 3.60 in 2021, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Turkmenistan's hospital beds stood at 3.60 in 2021, a decline of +0.08 from 2020. Turkmenistan ranked 47th globally.
Turkmenistan’s hospital‑bed density has fallen dramatically over the past four decades, slipping from an all‑time peak of 11.68 beds per 1,000 people in 1993 to just 3.60 in 2021, a level that ranks 47th globally. The long‑term decline is evident in the 36‑year coverage window, with the lowest point recorded in 2013 at 3.47 beds per 1,000, after which the figure has barely recovered. By contrast, peer nations such as Mauritius (3.75) and Portugal (3.49) maintain slightly higher densities, suggesting that Turkmenistan’s health‑infrastructure contraction is more pronounced than in comparable economies. The steep reduction may reflect shifting fiscal priorities, demographic changes, or limited investment in public health facilities since the early 1990s. If the government expands financing for hospital construction and upgrades, the downward trajectory could be halted, potentially raising the bed count toward regional averages in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.60 | −0.08 | #47 |
| 2020 | 3.68 | −0.05 | #48 |
| 2019 | 3.73 | −0.09 | #46 |
| 2018 | 3.82 | −0.04 | #45 |
| 2017 | 3.86 | −0.02 | #44 |
| 2016 | 3.88 | −0.06 | #45 |
| 2015 | 3.94 | +0.42 | #44 |
| 2014 | 3.52 | +0.05 | #51 |
| 2013 | 3.47 | −0.06 | #51 |
| 2012 | 3.53 | −0.12 | #50 |
| 2011 | 3.65 | −0.06 | #47 |
| 2010 | 3.71 | −0.06 | #47 |
| 2009 | 3.77 | −0.03 | #43 |
| 2008 | 3.80 | −0.05 | #45 |
| 2007 | 3.85 | −0.28 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's hospital beds was 3.60 in 2021. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's hospital beds peaked at 11.68 in 1993.
The lowest hospital beds in Turkmenistan was 3.47 in 2013.
Turkmenistan ranks 47th globally in hospital beds as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Turkmenistan in 2021 was 3.60. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_hospital-beds,
title = {Turkmenistan Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}