Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Qatar
Qatar: Hospital beds per 1,000 people was 1.25 per 1,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Qatar, 1970–2022
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) data, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 1.25 per 1,000 people for hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2022.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hospital beds per 1,000 people in Qatar peaked at 5.53 per 1,000 people in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.94 per 1,000 people, in 2017.
Qatar ranks 126th 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.53 per 1,000 people | — |
| 1981 | 2.94 per 1,000 people | -46.9% |
| 1989 | 2.3 per 1,000 people | -21.7% |
| 1997 | 1.65 per 1,000 people | -28.3% |
| 2000 | 2.08 per 1,000 people | +26.1% |
| 2001 | 2.12 per 1,000 people | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 2.05 per 1,000 people | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 1.97 per 1,000 people | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 2 per 1,000 people | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 2.01 per 1,000 people | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 2.2 per 1,000 people | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 1.68 per 1,000 people | -23.6% |
| 2008 | 1.43 per 1,000 people | -14.9% |
| 2009 | 1.27 per 1,000 people | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 1.22 per 1,000 people | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 1.22 per 1,000 people | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.31 per 1,000 people | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 1.18 per 1,000 people | -9.9% |
| 2014 | 1.08 per 1,000 people | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 1.01 per 1,000 people | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 1.01 per 1,000 people | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.94 per 1,000 people | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 1.03 per 1,000 people | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 1.12 per 1,000 people | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 1.3 per 1,000 people | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 1.25 per 1,000 people | -3.8% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 1.25 per 1,000 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.3 per 1,000 people, 38% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 1.25 per 1,000 people is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.43 per 1,000 people, 87% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.53 per 1,000 people | 5.53 per 1,000 people | 5.53 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.62 per 1,000 people | 2.3 per 1,000 people | 2.94 per 1,000 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.65 per 1,000 people | 1.65 per 1,000 people | 1.65 per 1,000 people | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.88 per 1,000 people | 1.27 per 1,000 people | 2.2 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.11 per 1,000 people | 0.94 per 1,000 people | 1.31 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 per 1,000 people | 1.25 per 1,000 people | 1.3 per 1,000 people | 2 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.43 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 185.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 136 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0253 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hospital beds per 1,000 people in Qatar?
- Hospital beds per 1,000 people in Qatar was 1.25 per 1,000 people in 2022, 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 5.53 per 1,000 people in 1970.
- What is the lowest hospital beds per 1,000 people recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.94 per 1,000 people in 2017.
- How does Qatar rank for hospital beds per 1,000 people?
- Qatar ranks 126th out of 179 countries with data for 2022.
- Is hospital beds per 1,000 people rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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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About this data
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.