Zimbabwe Hospital Beds
Hospital beds per 1,000 people SH.MED.BEDS.ZS
Zimbabwe's hospital beds was 1.95 in 2014, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2014.
Overview
Zimbabwe's hospital beds stood at 1.95 in 2014, a rise of +0.09 from 2012. Zimbabwe ranked 90th globally.
Zimbabwe’s hospital‑bed density fell from an all‑time peak of 3.88 beds per 1,000 people in 1960 to a historic low of 0.51 in 1990, before rising modestly to 1.95 in 2014, placing the country 90th globally. The 2014 figure matches that of Bahrain and is close to Fiji’s 1.88 and Panama’s 2.05, indicating that Zimbabwe now clusters with middle‑income health systems despite its lower economic standing. The steep decline through the 1970s and 1980s reflects the combined impact of economic sanctions, hyperinflation and deteriorating public‑sector financing, while the modest recovery after 1990 coincides with limited health‑sector reforms and donor‑supported projects. Coverage of only 12 years of data limits a full assessment of longer‑term dynamics, but the recent upward movement suggests that continued investment in health infrastructure and fiscal stability could further improve bed availability, potentially reversing the long‑term downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Hospital Beds | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.95 | +0.09 | #90 |
| 2012 | 1.86 | +0.11 | #91 |
| 2011 | 1.75 | −0.03 | #96 |
| 2010 | 1.78 | −0.03 | #97 |
| 2009 | 1.81 | +1.30 | #86 |
| 1990 | 0.51 | −1.43 | #144 |
| 1987 | 1.94 | +0.55 | #44 |
| 1985 | 1.39 | −1.61 | #67 |
| 1980 | 3.00 | −0.31 | #65 |
| 1975 | 3.31 | −0.18 | #22 |
| 1970 | 3.50 | −0.38 | #62 |
| 1960 | 3.88 | – | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw hospital beds improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's hospital beds was 1.95 in 2014. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's hospital beds peaked at 3.88 in 1960.
The lowest hospital beds in Zimbabwe was 0.51 in 1990.
Zimbabwe ranks 90th globally in hospital beds as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.BEDS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The hospital beds of Zimbabwe in 2014 was 1.95. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_hospital-beds,
title = {Zimbabwe Hospital Beds},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/hospital-beds/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}