In 2023, South Korea topped the list with 11.67 hospital beds per thousand people, showing strong infrastructure in not-for-profit privately owned hospitals. Austria and Israel followed with 1.12 and 0.61, respectively. Notably, while Poland showed a significant increase in beds with a 3.71% rise, Colombia and Estonia faced declines at 1.89% each.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential expansion in countries with lower densities, like the Czech Republic or Estonia, to meet growing healthcare demands.
- Continued infrastructure development in South Korea to maintain its leading position.
- Impact of economic policies and healthcare reforms on hospital bed density in emerging markets.
Top countries in Density of Beds in Not for Profit Privately Owned Hospitals by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Units (Hospital Beds) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 11.67 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 1.12 | 2023 | -0.88% | -1.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 0.61 | 2023 | 0% | +1.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 0.3 | 2023 | -3.23% | -1.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 0.12 | 2023 | +20% | +3.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | -1.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.02 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
