Iran, Islamic Rep.—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #86 of 174
Latest Value
1.8
2023
YoY Change
+20.3%
2018 → 2023
Global Rank
#86
of 174 countries
Maximum
1.8
2023
Minimum
0.5
2006
CAGR
+4.0%
8 years
Last
1.8
Previous
1.5
Highest
1.8
Lowest
0.5
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.8 | +20.3% |
| 2018 | 1.5 | +40.5% |
| 2017 | 1.1 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.1 | -23.4% |
| 2014 | 1.4 | +177.7% |
| 2006 | 0.5 | -40.2% |
| 2005 | 0.9 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 0.9 |
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 →