Japan—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #69 of 174
Latest Value
2.6
2022
YoY Change
+2.2%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#69
of 174 countries
Maximum
2.6
2022
Minimum
1.9
2000
CAGR
+1.4%
12 years
Last
2.6
Previous
2.6
Highest
2.6
Lowest
1.9
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.6 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 2.6 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 2.5 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 2.4 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 2.4 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 2.3 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 2.2 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 2.1 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 2.1 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 2.0 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 2.0 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 1.9 |
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 →