Countries with the Fewest Doctors per Capita (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Niger leads with physicians (per 1,000 people) of 0.
South Sudan ranks #2 at 0.
Malawi ranks #3 at 0.1.
Papua New Guinea ranks #4 at 0.1.
Central African Republic ranks #5 at 0.1.
Bottom 25 Countries by Physicians (per 1,000 people)
| # | Country | Physicians (per 1,000 people) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Niger | 0 | 2023 |
| 2 |  South Sudan | 0 | 2022 |
| 3 |  Malawi | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 4 |  Papua New Guinea | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Central African Republic | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Burundi | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 7 |  Togo | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 8 |  Chad | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Eritrea | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 10 |  Rwanda | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 11 |  Gambia, The | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Yemen, Rep. | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Senegal | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Sierra Leone | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 15 |  Tanzania | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 16 |  Zimbabwe | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Cameroon | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 18 |  Ethiopia | 0.1 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Burkina Faso | 0.1 | 2022 |
| 20 |  Equatorial Guinea | 0.2 | 2022 |
| 21 |  Vanuatu | 0.2 | 2019 |
| 22 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 0.2 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Madagascar | 0.2 | 2022 |
| 24 |  Congo, Rep. | 0.2 | 2022 |
| 25 |  Mozambique | 0.2 | 2022 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
Niger has the lowest physicians (per 1,000 people) at 0 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 174 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.