Hospital beds in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Hospital beds was 5.54 per 1,000 people in 2023. ▼ Falling
Hospital beds in Republic of Moldova, 1980–2023
Source: WHO data, supplemented by country data, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
In 2023, hospital beds in Republic of Moldova stood at 5.54 per 1,000 people. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hospital beds in Republic of Moldova peaked at 13.15 per 1,000 people in 1990 and was at its lowest, 5.54 per 1,000 people, in 2023.
That places Republic of Moldova 23rd out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Hospital beds in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 12.05 per 1,000 people | — |
| 1981 | 12.08 per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 12.05 per 1,000 people | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 12.08 per 1,000 people | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 12.14 per 1,000 people | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 12.22 per 1,000 people | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 12.44 per 1,000 people | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 12.67 per 1,000 people | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 12.76 per 1,000 people | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 12.73 per 1,000 people | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 13.15 per 1,000 people | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 13.12 per 1,000 people | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 12.79 per 1,000 people | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 12.48 per 1,000 people | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 12.22 per 1,000 people | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 12.21 per 1,000 people | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 12.13 per 1,000 people | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 11.62 per 1,000 people | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 11.23 per 1,000 people | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 8.19 per 1,000 people | -27.1% |
| 2000 | 6.09 per 1,000 people | -25.6% |
| 2001 | 5.98 per 1,000 people | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 5.9 per 1,000 people | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 5.88 per 1,000 people | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 5.71 per 1,000 people | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 5.76 per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 5.73 per 1,000 people | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 5.68 per 1,000 people | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 5.77 per 1,000 people | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 5.92 per 1,000 people | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 6.06 per 1,000 people | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 6.19 per 1,000 people | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 6.36 per 1,000 people | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 6.09 per 1,000 people | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 6.02 per 1,000 people | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 5.72 per 1,000 people | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 5.81 per 1,000 people | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 5.76 per 1,000 people | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 5.75 per 1,000 people | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 5.8 per 1,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 5.59 per 1,000 people | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 5.73 per 1,000 people | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 5.69 per 1,000 people | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 5.54 per 1,000 people | -2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.32 per 1,000 people | 12.05 per 1,000 people | 12.76 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.91 per 1,000 people | 8.19 per 1,000 people | 13.15 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.84 per 1,000 people | 5.68 per 1,000 people | 6.09 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.96 per 1,000 people | 5.72 per 1,000 people | 6.36 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.64 per 1,000 people | 5.54 per 1,000 people | 5.73 per 1,000 people | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hospital beds in Republic of Moldova?
- Hospital beds in Republic of Moldova was 5.54 per 1,000 people in 2023, according to WHO data, supplemented by country data, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest hospital beds recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 13.15 per 1,000 people in 1990.
- What is the lowest hospital beds recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.54 per 1,000 people in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for hospital beds?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 23rd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is hospital beds rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from WHO data, supplemented by country data, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Hospital beds (per 1,000 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.