Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Djibouti
Djibouti: Hospital beds per 1,000 people was 1.4 per 1,000 people in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Djibouti, 1960–2018
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 Djibouti is 1.4 per 1,000 people, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hospital beds per 1,000 people in Djibouti peaked at 7.83 per 1,000 people in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.07 per 1,000 people, in 2013.
Djibouti ranks 120th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.83 per 1,000 people | — |
| 1970 | 6.08 per 1,000 people | -22.4% |
| 1981 | 3.61 per 1,000 people | -40.6% |
| 1990 | 2.54 per 1,000 people | -29.7% |
| 2012 | 1.1 per 1,000 people | -56.7% |
| 2013 | 1.07 per 1,000 people | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 1.18 per 1,000 people | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 1.26 per 1,000 people | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 1.44 per 1,000 people | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 1.42 per 1,000 people | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.4 per 1,000 people | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.83 per 1,000 people | 7.83 per 1,000 people | 7.83 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 1970s | 6.08 per 1,000 people | 6.08 per 1,000 people | 6.08 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.61 per 1,000 people | 3.61 per 1,000 people | 3.61 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.54 per 1,000 people | 2.54 per 1,000 people | 2.54 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.27 per 1,000 people | 1.07 per 1,000 people | 1.44 per 1,000 people | 7 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,107 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 197 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hospital beds per 1,000 people in Djibouti?
- Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Djibouti was 1.4 per 1,000 people in 2018, 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 7.83 per 1,000 people in 1960.
- What is the lowest hospital beds per 1,000 people recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.07 per 1,000 people in 2013.
- How does Djibouti rank for hospital beds per 1,000 people?
- Djibouti ranks 120th out of 179 countries with data for 2018.
- Is hospital beds per 1,000 people rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.