Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Hospital beds per 1,000 people was 0.8 per 1,000 people in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2006
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) data, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hospital beds per 1,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.8 per 1,000 people, measured in 2006. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Over the whole period, hospital beds per 1,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 5.67 per 1,000 people in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.8 per 1,000 people, in 2006.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 148th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.67 per 1,000 people | — |
| 1970 | 3.32 per 1,000 people | -41.4% |
| 1975 | 3.23 per 1,000 people | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 1.59 per 1,000 people | -50.6% |
| 1990 | 1.43 per 1,000 people | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 0.8 per 1,000 people | -43.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.8 per 1,000 people is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.69 per 1,000 people, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.8 per 1,000 people is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.75 per 1,000 people, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.67 per 1,000 people | 5.67 per 1,000 people | 5.67 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.27 per 1,000 people | 3.23 per 1,000 people | 3.32 per 1,000 people | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.59 per 1,000 people | 1.59 per 1,000 people | 1.59 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.43 per 1,000 people | 1.43 per 1,000 people | 1.43 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.8 per 1,000 people | 0.8 per 1,000 people | 0.8 per 1,000 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 145 Bangladesh 0.92 per 1,000 people compare
- 146 Somalia 0.87 per 1,000 people compare
- 147 Tanzania 0.84 per 1,000 people compare
- 149 Dominican Republic 0.75 per 1,000 people compare
- 149 Rwanda 0.75 per 1,000 people compare
- 151 Mozambique 0.74 per 1,000 people compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hospital beds per 1,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.8 per 1,000 people in 2006, according to World Health Organization (WHO) data, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hospital beds per 1,000 people recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 5.67 per 1,000 people in 1960.
- What is the lowest hospital beds per 1,000 people recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8 per 1,000 people in 2006.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for hospital beds per 1,000 people?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 148th out of 179 countries with data for 2006.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (WHO) data, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, 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.