Malaysia—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #76 of 174
Latest Value
2.3
2023
YoY Change
+2.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#76
of 174 countries
Maximum
2.3
2023
Minimum
0.7
2000
CAGR
+5.5%
24 years
Last
2.3
Previous
2.3
Highest
2.3
Lowest
0.7
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.3 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 2.3 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 2.3 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 2.2 | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 2.0 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 1.9 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 1.8 | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 1.6 | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 1.5 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 1.5 | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 1.6 | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 1.3 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 1.3 | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 1.2 | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 1.1 | +19.2% |
| 2008 | 0.9 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 0.9 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 0.8 | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 0.8 | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 0.7 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 0.7 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 0.7 | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 0.7 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 0.7 |
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 →