Eurostat data shows Portugal had 331 hospital beds per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, remaining below the European Union average of 507. While Portugal ranks higher than countries like Spain and Denmark, it sits well behind leaders such as Bulgaria and Germany. The EU average has steadily declined since 2009, reflecting advancements in medical technology that have reduced average hospital stays.
Portugal lags behind EU average for hospital beds
Monday, 13 July 2026AI summary
