West Bank and Gaza Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's hospital beds was 1.41 in 2025, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's hospital beds stood at 1.41 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.41 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 92nd globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s hospital‑bed density has risen modestly over the 25‑year span from 1.20 beds per 1,000 people in 1996 to 1.41 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 92 globally. The indicator peaked at 2.19 beds per 1,000 in 2009 before falling to a trough of 1.19 in 2000, suggesting that the post‑Second Intifada period saw a temporary contraction of health‑care capacity that was later partially recovered. Compared with peers, the current level is slightly below Jordan’s 1.45 and above El Salvador’s 1.30, indicating that West Bank and Gaza remain marginally less equipped than many middle‑income economies. The gradual upward trajectory since the early 2000s reflects incremental investments in health infrastructure, yet the figure remains well under the regional average. Continued donor support and domestic fiscal prioritisation of health could accelerate the rise in bed availability, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.41 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.41 | +0.11 | #92 |
| 2022 | 1.30 | −0.19 | #90 |
| 2021 | 1.49 | +0.21 | #94 |
| 2020 | 1.28 | −0.01 | #102 |
| 2019 | 1.29 | −0.04 | #102 |
| 2018 | 1.33 | +0.01 | #103 |
| 2017 | 1.32 | +0.04 | #107 |
| 2016 | 1.28 | +0.00 | #108 |
| 2015 | 1.28 | −0.03 | #107 |
| 2014 | 1.31 | +0.06 | #108 |
| 2013 | 1.25 | −0.05 | #112 |
| 2012 | 1.30 | +0.00 | #110 |
| 2011 | 1.30 | +0.00 | #111 |
| 2010 | 1.30 | −0.89 | #111 |
| 2009 | 2.19 | +0.91 | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's hospital beds was 1.41 in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's hospital beds peaked at 2.19 in 2009.
The lowest hospital beds in West Bank and Gaza was 1.19 in 2000.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 92nd globally in hospital beds as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's hospital beds is projected to reach 1.41 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The hospital beds of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 1.41. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {West Bank and Gaza Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/hospital-beds/},
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year = {2026}
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