Australia—Hospital Beds (per 1,000)
Latest Value
3.8
2016
YoY Change
+0.8%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
4
2000
Minimum
3.7
2013
CAGR
-0.3%
16 years
Last
3.8
Previous
3.8
Highest
4
Lowest
3.7
Unit
per 1,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Australia's hospital beds (per 1,000) was 3.8 in 2016. This represents a +0.8% change from 2015. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 4 (2000) and the lowest was 3.7 (2013). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.8 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 3.8 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 3.8 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 3.7 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 3.7 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.8 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 3.9 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 3.9 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 4 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 4 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 3.9 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 3.9 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 4 |
Top Countries — Hospital Beds (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korea, Rep. | 12.8 | 2022 |
| 2 | Japan | 12.6 | 2022 |
| 3 | Belarus | 9.8 | 2023 |
| 4 | Mongolia | 8.6 | 2023 |
| 5 | Bulgaria | 8.2 | 2023 |
| 6 | Germany | 7.5 | 2023 |
| 7 | Romania | 7.2 | 2022 |
| 8 | Russian Federation | 6.8 | 2023 |
| 9 | Austria | 6.7 | 2022 |
| 10 | Hungary | 6.6 | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by WHO data, supplemented by country data, World Health Organization (WHO).
Unit
per 1,000 people