Sri Lanka—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #102 of 174
Latest Value
1.1
2023
YoY Change
-0.7%
2021 → 2023
Global Rank
#102
of 174 countries
Maximum
1.2
2020
Minimum
0.4
2000
CAGR
+4.5%
21 years
Last
1.1
Previous
1.1
Highest
1.2
Lowest
0.4
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.1 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 1.1 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 1.2 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 1.1 | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 1.0 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 0.9 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 0.9 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 0.8 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 0.8 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 0.7 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 0.7 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 0.7 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 0.7 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 0.6 | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 0.5 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 0.5 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 0.5 | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 0.5 | +22.0% |
| 2001 | 0.4 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 0.4 |
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 →