The global distribution of hospital beds highlights significant disparities. As of 2023, China dominates with 7.9729 million beds, increasing by 4.11% year-on-year. Poland and Spain follow, albeit with significantly lower figures and minor variations. Colombia shows modest growth at 2.27%, while most European countries, including Czech Republic and Austria, experience declines, with Austria showing the steepest decrease at -1.27%. Lithuania faces the sharpest reduction at -1.84%. On average, the last 5-year CAGR suggests slow overall growth, with only pockets of positive change.
Future trends to watch include rising demand in rapidly urbanizing regions and potential shifts in healthcare policies aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency in Europe and Latin America. The focus on technological integration and healthcare infrastructure investments could redefine the distribution and availability of hospital beds.
Top countries in Number of Hospital Beds by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 7,972,900 | 2023 | +3.61% | +4.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 236,730 | 2023 | -0.0013% | -0.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 139,920 | 2023 | -0.032% | +0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 95,110 | 2023 | +2.27% | +2.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 69,120 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 63,380 | 2023 | -0.3% | -0.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 60,300 | 2023 | -1.29% | -1.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 45,140 | 2023 | +0.042% | +0.038% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 38,610 | 2023 | +1.06% | -0.032% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 30,390 | 2023 | -0.84% | -0.41% | View data |
