Uzbekistan Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Uzbekistan's hospital beds was 4.98 in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's hospital beds stood at 4.98 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.98 by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 24th globally.
Uzbekistan’s hospital‑bed density has fallen sharply over the past four decades, declining from an early‑record 9.18 beds per 1,000 people in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 12.48 in 1990 before reaching a trough of 4.22 in 2016. The most recent World Bank figure for 2025 shows 4.98 beds per 1,000 population, placing the country 24th globally and just below the European Union average of 4.99 and slightly above Haiti’s 4.72. This long‑term contraction reflects broader health‑system reforms, demographic shifts and financing constraints that have reduced inpatient capacity while encouraging outpatient and primary‑care expansion. Although the 2025 level remains modest, the upward movement from the 2016 trough suggests a tentative reversal, likely driven by recent public‑investment programs aimed at modernising hospitals. Continued fiscal prioritisation of health infrastructure will be crucial if Uzbekistan is to sustain this modest recovery and further narrow the gap with peer economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.03 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.98 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.98 | +0.09 | #24 |
| 2023 | 4.89 | +0.11 | #14 |
| 2022 | 4.78 | −0.05 | #25 |
| 2021 | 4.83 | +0.06 | #26 |
| 2020 | 4.77 | +0.12 | #29 |
| 2019 | 4.65 | −0.09 | #29 |
| 2018 | 4.74 | +0.48 | #29 |
| 2017 | 4.26 | +0.04 | #38 |
| 2016 | 4.22 | +0.00 | #38 |
| 2015 | 4.22 | −0.11 | #40 |
| 2014 | 4.33 | −0.18 | #38 |
| 2013 | 4.51 | −0.22 | #37 |
| 2012 | 4.73 | −0.12 | #34 |
| 2011 | 4.85 | −0.07 | #32 |
| 2010 | 4.92 | −0.08 | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's hospital beds was 4.98 in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's hospital beds peaked at 12.48 in 1990.
The lowest hospital beds in Uzbekistan was 4.22 in 2015.
Uzbekistan ranks 24th globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's hospital beds is projected to reach 4.98 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 4.98. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_hospital-beds,
title = {Uzbekistan Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}