How many hospitals are in the world?

It is difficult to provide an exact number as the number of hospitals can vary over time and there is no central database that tracks this information globally. However, according to various estimates, there are approximately 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 hospitals around the world. This includes both public and private hospitals, as well as specialized hospitals and clinics. The majority of hospitals are concentrated in developed countries, with some countries having a higher density of hospitals than others.