United States—Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #8 of 176
Latest Value
13.4
2022
YoY Change
+2.7%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#8
of 176 countries
Maximum
13.4
2022
Minimum
10.1
2003
CAGR
+1.2%
23 years
Last
13.4
Previous
13.0
Highest
13.4
Lowest
10.1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.4 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 13.0 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 12.3 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 13.0 | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 11.6 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 11.6 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 11.5 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 11.2 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 11.1 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 11.0 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 11.0 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 11.0 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 10.9 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 10.8 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 10.7 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 10.6 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 10.5 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 10.4 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 10.3 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 10.1 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 10.2 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 10.2 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 10.2 |
Top Countries — Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 18.8 | 2022 |
| 2 | Norway | 16.5 | 2023 |
| 3 | Iceland | 15.9 | 2023 |
| 4 | Ireland | 14.8 | 2023 |
| 5 | Finland | 14.0 | 2021 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 13.7 | 2023 |
| 7 | Australia | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 8 | United States | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Japan | 13.0 | 2022 |
| 10 | Belgium | 12.9 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Workforce Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →