Belgium: Hospital beds

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 Belgium

Hospital beds

 Latest value 63,634
 Year 2021
 Measure hospital beds
 Data availability 1988 - 2021
 Average 68,614
 Min - Max 63,634 - 75,999
 Source OECD
The latest value from 2021 is 63634 hospital beds, a decline from 63847 hospital beds in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 101353 hospital beds, based on data from 9 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1988 to 2021 is 68614 hospital beds. The minimum value, 63634 hospital beds, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 75999 hospital beds was recorded in 1988. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Belgium - Hospital beds - Recent values chart

Historical series
Belgium - Hospital beds - historical chart - 1988-2021




Definition: The total number of hospital beds in the country.

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