Number of all hospitals in the United States 1975-2016

Number of all hospitals in the U.S. from 1975 to 2016

The data displays the number of all hospitals in the U.S. from 1975 to 2016. In 1975, there were 7,156 hospitals in the U.S.

Hospitals in the U.S. Hospitals are healthcare institutions which provide treatment for patients and are one of the most important cornerstones of every modern healthcare system. In these facilities, specialized staff and equipment give the best possible care to patients. In the U.S., most of the hospitals are non-profit facilities, while the rest are divided into for-profit or state/local government hospitals.

1975 7156
1980 6965
1990 6649
1995 6291
2000 5810
2007 5708
2008 5815
2009 5795
2010 5754
2011 5724
2012 5723
2013 5686
2014 5627
2015 5564
2016 5534