China—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #56 of 174
Latest Value
3.1
2022
YoY Change
+23.6%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#56
of 174 countries
Maximum
3.1
2022
Minimum
1.1
2002
CAGR
+4.2%
23 years
Last
3.1
Previous
2.5
Highest
3.1
Lowest
1.1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.1 | +23.6% |
| 2021 | 2.5 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 2.4 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 2.3 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 2.1 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 2.0 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 1.9 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 1.8 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 1.7 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 1.7 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 1.6 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 1.5 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 1.5 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 1.4 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 1.3 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 1.3 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 1.3 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 1.2 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 1.2 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 1.2 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 1.1 | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 1.3 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 1.3 |
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 →