United States Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
United States's hospital beds was 2.62 in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
United States's hospital beds stood at 2.62 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.62 by 2025. United States ranked 60th globally.
The United States has experienced a significant decline in hospital beds per capita over the past few decades. With 2.62 hospital beds available per 1,000 people in 2025, the country ranks #60 globally. This marks a stark contrast to the peak of 9.20 hospital beds per capita in 1960, a level that has yet to be surpassed. In comparison, peer nations like Grenada boast 2.83 hospital beds per 1,000 people, while Canada has 2.57. The decline in hospital beds in the US is a trend that has been consistent since the 1960s, with no indication of reversal in sight. This trend may be attributed to the shift towards outpatient care and a focus on preventive medicine. A potential shift in healthcare policy or an increase in government investment in the healthcare sector could alter the trajectory and lead to an increase in hospital beds per capita in the United States.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.62 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.62 | −0.06 | #60 |
| 2022 | 2.68 | −0.02 | #60 |
| 2021 | 2.70 | −0.01 | #67 |
| 2020 | 2.71 | −0.01 | #69 |
| 2019 | 2.72 | −0.04 | #67 |
| 2018 | 2.76 | −0.04 | #66 |
| 2017 | 2.80 | +0.08 | #64 |
| 2016 | 2.72 | −0.03 | #68 |
| 2015 | 2.75 | −0.04 | #68 |
| 2014 | 2.79 | −0.07 | #66 |
| 2013 | 2.86 | −0.04 | #66 |
| 2012 | 2.90 | −0.04 | #64 |
| 2011 | 2.94 | −0.09 | #62 |
| 2010 | 3.03 | −0.04 | #60 |
| 2009 | 3.07 | −0.05 | #59 |
Analysis
United States's hospital beds was 2.62 in 2025, a decline of −0.06 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 2.62 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's hospital beds was 2.62 in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
United States's hospital beds peaked at 9.20 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in United States was 2.62 in 2025.
United States ranks 60th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's hospital beds is projected to reach 2.62 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of United States in 2025 was 2.62. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_hospital-beds,
title = {United States Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}