El Salvador—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #91 of 174
Latest Value
1.6
2023
YoY Change
+3.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#91
of 174 countries
Maximum
3.0
2018
Minimum
1.3
2002
CAGR
+0.9%
8 years
Last
1.6
Previous
1.6
Highest
3.0
Lowest
1.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.6 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 1.6 | -46.7% |
| 2021 | 2.9 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 3.0 | +89.2% |
| 2016 | 1.6 | -18.2% |
| 2008 | 1.9 | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 1.7 | +30.0% |
| 2002 | 1.3 |
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 →