Afghanistan—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #133 of 174
Latest Value
0.3
2023
YoY Change
+25.3%
2020 → 2023
Global Rank
#133
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.3
2023
Minimum
0.2
2006
CAGR
+2.1%
17 years
Last
0.3
Previous
0.3
Highest
0.3
Lowest
0.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.3 | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3 | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 0.2 | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 0.3 | +23.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2 | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 0.3 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 0.3 | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 0.2 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 0.3 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 0.2 | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 0.2 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 0.2 | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 0.2 |
Top Countries — Physicians (per 1,000 people)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 9.5 | 2021 |
| 2 | Monaco | 8.6 | 2020 |
| 3 | Seychelles | 6.6 | 2022 |
| 4 | Greece | 6.6 | 2022 |
| 5 | Portugal | 5.9 | 2022 |
| 6 | Georgia | 5.6 | 2023 |
| 7 | Austria | 5.5 | 2023 |
| 8 | Russian Federation | 5.1 | 2022 |
| 9 | Argentina | 5.1 | 2023 |
| 10 | Andorra | 5.1 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Workforce Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →