Lao PDR—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #131 of 174
Latest Value
0.3
2022
YoY Change
+1.8%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#131
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.4
2017
Minimum
0.2
2009
CAGR
+0.8%
16 years
Last
0.3
Previous
0.3
Highest
0.4
Lowest
0.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.3 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 0.3 | -8.7% |
| 2020 | 0.4 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 0.4 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 0.4 | -18.0% |
| 2017 | 0.4 | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 0.4 | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 0.4 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 0.4 | +15.6% |
| 2013 | 0.3 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 0.3 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 0.3 | +68.5% |
| 2009 | 0.2 | -26.2% |
| 2005 | 0.3 | -22.8% |
| 2004 | 0.3 | +24.0% |
| 2000 | 0.3 |
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 →