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United Kingdom Hospital Beds

Hospital beds per 1,000 people  SH.MED.BEDS.ZS

2.36 −0.06 (-2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #66 Global Peak 10.70 (1960) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Hospital Beds (1960–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's hospital beds stood at 2.36 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.36 by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 66th globally.

Data & projection

Year Hospital Beds YoY change Rank
2025* trend 2.36 - -
2025 2.36 −0.06 #66
2022 2.42 +0.01 #68
2021 2.41 −0.01 #76
2020 2.42 −0.02 #77
2019 2.44 −0.04 #76
2018 2.48 −0.05 #75
2017 2.53 −0.03 #71
2016 2.56 −0.04 #74
2015 2.60 −0.12 #73
2014 2.72 −0.03 #69
2013 2.75 −0.05 #70
2012 2.80 −0.07 #68
2011 2.87 −0.05 #65
2010 2.92 −0.33 #64
2009 3.25 −0.07 #56
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Kingdom's hospital beds?

United Kingdom's hospital beds was 2.36 in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest hospital beds in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's hospital beds peaked at 10.70 in 1960.

What was the lowest hospital beds in United Kingdom?

The lowest hospital beds in United Kingdom was 2.36 in 2025.

How does United Kingdom rank in hospital beds?

United Kingdom ranks 66th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for hospital beds?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected hospital beds of United Kingdom in 2025?

United Kingdom's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.36 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the hospital beds of United Kingdom in 2025?

The hospital beds of United Kingdom in 2025 was 2.36. This ranks 66th in the world.

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