Number of hospitals in Saudi Arabia 2023, by region
As of 2023, the region of Riyadh had 109 hospitals in Saudi Arabia, which was the most in the Kingdom. Of these 109 hospitals, 44 belonged to the private sector. The Eastern region had the second highest number of hospitals at 57.
Healthcare industry in Saudi Arabia
The demand for healthcare and the number of hospitals in Saudi Arabia have both increased over the years. Since 2010, the total number of physicians in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has almost doubled. The proportion of Saudi physicians in the country has grown over time in comparison to non-Saudi physicians, and in 2020 the total number of physicians in Saudi Arabia exceeded 110 thousand.
Digital health transformation in Saudi Arabia
In 2023, Saudi Arabia's digital health industry was expected to lead the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Early in the year, Saudi Arabia launched Seha Virtual Hospital, the region’s first and the world’s largest virtual hospital. The hospital has a capacity of more than 400 patients, with an expanding network of medical facilities, services, and staff. According to Statista Digital Market Insights, the number of digital health users in Saudi Arabia was estimated to exceed 21 million in 2023. Diet-management apps were among the most frequently used digital health products in Saudi Arabia in 2022. Consumer adoption of digital health products in Saudi Arabia and the UAE was driven by time-saving benefits and convenience to users.
