Ireland—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #35 of 174
Latest Value
3.9
2023
YoY Change
+15.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#35
of 174 countries
Maximum
4.1
2010
Minimum
2.2
2000
CAGR
+2.5%
24 years
Last
3.9
Previous
3.4
Highest
4.1
Lowest
2.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.9 | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 3.4 | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 4.0 | +16.5% |
| 2020 | 3.5 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 3.3 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 3.3 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 3.3 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.1 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 3.0 | -23.3% |
| 2013 | 3.9 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 3.9 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 4.1 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 4.1 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 4.0 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 4.0 | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 3.8 | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 3.6 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 3.5 | +28.9% |
| 2004 | 2.7 | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 2.6 | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 2.4 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 2.4 | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 2.2 |
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 →