Papua New Guinea: Hospital beds (per 1,000 people)
In , Papua New Guinea's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) was 0.62.
That's up 264.7% from 2019, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 3.08 . Papua New Guinea ranks #67 globally out of 73 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 11.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.BEDS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2019–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.62
- Trough
- 0.17
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 0.6200 | |
| 0.1700 |
About Hospital beds (per 1,000 people)
Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
Indicator code: SH.MED.BEDS.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Papua New Guinea's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) was 0.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Papua New Guinea's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Papua New Guinea's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) rose 264.7% from 2019 to 2023.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Hospital beds (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #67 out of 73 countries reporting Hospital beds (per 1,000 people).
- How does Papua New Guinea's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) in 2023 was 3.08, so Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 11.
- What is Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
- Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.BEDS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.