United Arab Emirates Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
United Arab Emirates's hospital beds was 2.11 in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's hospital beds stood at 2.11 in 2025, a rise of +0.24 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.11 by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 75th globally.
The United Arab Emirates recorded 2.11 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2025, placing it 75th worldwide. This figure follows a long‑term decline from an early‑recorded 2.85 in 1980 and a historic high of 3.06 in 1992, after which the system contracted to a trough of 1.25 in 2013 before stabilising at the current level. Over the 28‑year coverage period, the UAE’s bed density has fallen by roughly 30 % relative to its peak, reflecting a shift toward outpatient care, higher utilisation of private facilities, and efficiency‑driven policies. By comparison, the Netherlands and Cyprus maintain comparable densities of 2.11 and 2.12 respectively, while Tunisia remains slightly higher at 2.20, suggesting that the UAE now aligns with the lower end of the European benchmark. Continued investment in health‑technology integration and population‑aged care could moderate the downward trajectory, potentially modestly increasing bed availability in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.11 | +0.24 | #75 |
| 2022 | 1.87 | −0.01 | #81 |
| 2021 | 1.88 | −0.03 | #87 |
| 2020 | 1.91 | +0.08 | #90 |
| 2019 | 1.83 | +0.23 | #92 |
| 2018 | 1.60 | +0.14 | #98 |
| 2017 | 1.46 | +0.07 | #101 |
| 2016 | 1.39 | −0.04 | #104 |
| 2015 | 1.43 | +0.14 | #104 |
| 2014 | 1.29 | +0.04 | #109 |
| 2013 | 1.25 | −0.04 | #110 |
| 2012 | 1.29 | +0.03 | #111 |
| 2011 | 1.26 | −0.01 | #112 |
| 2010 | 1.27 | −0.10 | #112 |
| 2009 | 1.37 | −0.03 | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's hospital beds was 2.11 in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 13.0% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's hospital beds peaked at 3.06 in 1992.
The lowest hospital beds in United Arab Emirates was 1.25 in 2013.
United Arab Emirates ranks 75th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 2.11. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_hospital-beds,
title = {United Arab Emirates Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}