Kuwait—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #78 of 174
Latest Value
2.3
2020
YoY Change
+8.9%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#78
of 174 countries
Maximum
2.7
2014
Minimum
1.5
2006
CAGR
+1.1%
18 years
Last
2.3
Previous
2.1
Highest
2.7
Lowest
1.5
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.3 | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 2.1 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.0 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.1 | -20.4% |
| 2015 | 2.6 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 2.5 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 2.5 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2.5 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 2.5 | +29.3% |
| 2009 | 1.9 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 1.9 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 1.9 | +28.7% |
| 2006 | 1.5 | -18.9% |
| 2005 | 1.8 | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 1.5 | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 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 →