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South Africa: Hospital beds (per 1,000 people)

In , South Africa's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) was 2.25.

That's down 3.0% from 2008, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2010 was 3.08 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.BEDS.ZS) • Data as of 2010

Trend (2004–2010)

South Africa Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) trend

Highlights

Peak
2.78
Trough
2.25

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Hospital beds (per 1,000 people)
2.2500
2.3200
2.3400
2.7800

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) in 2010?
In 2010, South Africa's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) was 2.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
South Africa's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) fell 3.0% from 2008 to 2010.
How does South Africa's Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Hospital beds (per 1,000 people) in 2010 was 3.08, so South Africa is below the world average.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.BEDS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.