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Hospitals in Portugal

Portugal: Hospitals was 22.63 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
22.63 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
19th
of 35 countries
All-time high
24.04 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
in 1990
All-time low
19.95 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
in 1995
Years of data
40
1985–2024

Hospitals in Portugal, 1985–2024

05101520251985200420241985: 23.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1986: 22.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1987: 22.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1988: 22.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1989: 23.9 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1990: 24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1991: 23.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1992: 21.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1993: 20.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1994: 20.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1995: 19.9 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1996: 21 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1997: 21.3 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1998: 21.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants1999: 21.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2000: 21.9 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2001: 21.5 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2002: 21 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2003: 20.9 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2004: 21.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2005: 21.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2006: 21 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2007: 21.4 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2008: 21.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2009: 21.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2010: 21.9 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2011: 21.4 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2012: 21.7 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2013: 21.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2014: 21.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2015: 21.7 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2016: 21.7 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2017: 21.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2018: 22.3 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2019: 23.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2020: 23.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2021: 23.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2022: 23.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2023: 22.9 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2024: 22.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Per 1 000 000 inhabitants.

Analysis

In 2024, hospitals in Portugal stood at 22.63 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hospitals in Portugal peaked at 24.04 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 19.95 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants, in 1995.

That places Portugal 19th out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 23.01 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 22.56 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 23.89 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 5
1990s 21.56 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 19.95 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 24.04 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 10
2000s 21.23 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 20.94 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 21.87 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 10
2010s 21.88 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 21.39 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 23.18 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 10
2020s 23.01 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 22.63 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 23.23 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 16 Albania 27.34 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  2. 17 Greece 25.64 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  3. 18 Czechia 24.94 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  4. 20 Iceland 20.57 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  5. 21 Malta 19.34 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  6. 22 United States 18.32 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare

See the full ranking of 46 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is hospitals in Portugal?
Hospitals in Portugal was 22.63 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest hospitals recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 24.04 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 1990.
What is the lowest hospitals recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 19.95 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 1995.
How does Portugal rank for hospitals?
Portugal ranks 19th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is hospitals rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Hospitals. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hospitals
Unit
Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
46 places, 1,575 data points, 1980–2025
Last refreshed

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