Uganda Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Uganda's hospital beds was 0.50 in 2010, ranked 139th globally. This represents a 25.0% increase from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2010.
Overview
Uganda's hospital beds stood at 0.50 in 2010, a rise of +0.10 from 2009. Uganda ranked 139th globally.
Uganda’s hospital‑bed density has fallen sharply from 1.48 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to a World Bank‑reported 0.50 in 2010, placing the country 139th globally and well below the regional average. The decline accelerated after the all‑time peak of 1.65 beds per 1,000 in 1975, reaching an all‑time trough of 0.40 in 2009 before a modest rebound to the 2010 level. Compared with peers of similar rank, Bangladesh records 0.54 beds per 1,000, while Timor‑Leste registers 0.44, indicating that Uganda remains marginally better equipped than the latter but still lags behind many neighboring health systems. The limited coverage of only eight years of data underscores the difficulty of tracking long‑term trends, yet the persistent downward trajectory suggests that without substantial public‑sector investment or external assistance, the country is unlikely to close the gap with higher‑ranking peers in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.50 | +0.10 | #139 |
| 2009 | 0.40 | −0.52 | #127 |
| 1991 | 0.92 | −0.40 | #64 |
| 1988 | 1.32 | −0.20 | #48 |
| 1981 | 1.51 | −0.14 | #47 |
| 1975 | 1.65 | +0.09 | #41 |
| 1970 | 1.56 | +0.08 | #95 |
| 1960 | 1.48 | – | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's hospital beds was 0.50 in 2010. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 25.0% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's hospital beds peaked at 1.65 in 1975.
The lowest hospital beds in Uganda was 0.40 in 2009.
Uganda ranks 139th globally in hospital beds as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Uganda in 2010 was 0.50. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_hospital-beds,
title = {Uganda Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}