Zambia Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Zambia's hospital beds was 2.00 in 2010, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2009. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2010.
Overview
Zambia's hospital beds stood at 2.00 in 2010, a rise of +0.10 from 2008. Zambia ranked 91st globally.
Zambia’s hospital‑bed density fell from 2.80 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to a historic low of 1.90 in 2008, before a modest rebound to 2.00 in 2010, placing the country 91st globally. The all‑time peak of 3.48 beds per 1,000 in 1981 marked the highest provision of inpatient capacity during the post‑independence expansion of health infrastructure, but successive fiscal constraints and rising population eroded this level. By the 2000s the downward trajectory intensified, reaching the trough just before the 2010 figure, which still lags behind peers such as Vietnam (2.02) and Thailand (1.96). The six‑year coverage window indicates limited recent data, yet the slight post‑trough increase suggests that targeted investment in health facilities could stabilize or even raise bed availability. Continued government commitment and external financing will be crucial to reverse the long‑term decline and improve Zambia’s standing in hospital‑bed provision.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.00 | +0.10 | #91 |
| 2008 | 1.90 | −1.58 | #80 |
| 1981 | 3.48 | +0.15 | #33 |
| 1975 | 3.34 | +0.18 | #18 |
| 1970 | 3.16 | +0.36 | #66 |
| 1960 | 2.80 | – | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zambia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zambia's hospital beds was 2.00 in 2010. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's hospital beds peaked at 3.48 in 1981.
The lowest hospital beds in Zambia was 1.90 in 2008.
Zambia ranks 91st globally in hospital beds as of 2010.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Zambia in 2010 was 2.00. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zambia_hospital-beds,
title = {Zambia Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zambia/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}