Dominican Republic Hospital Demographics 2016 – Largest Caribbean market remains fragmented

The Dominican Republic has a high number of hospitals, but remains a highly fragmented market.  While there are many hospitals in the country (445), the average hospital is relatively small (25 beds).

• Number of hospitals: 445
• Number of hospital beds per hospital (average): 25
• Operating rooms per hospital (average): 1.2

Penetration of:

• Ventilators: 279%
• Infusion pumps: 312%
• MRI: 4%
• PET: 1%
• PACS: 11%
• Ultrasound: 69%

Procedure types:

• Ambulatory: 85%
• Hospitalization: 15%