South Africa—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #108 of 174
Latest Value
0.8
2022
YoY Change
+1.7%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#108
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.8
2022
Minimum
0.7
2007
CAGR
+0.6%
16 years
Last
0.8
Previous
0.8
Highest
0.8
Lowest
0.7
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.8 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.8 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.8 | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 0.7 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 0.8 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 0.8 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 0.8 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 0.7 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 0.7 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 0.7 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 0.7 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 0.7 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 0.7 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 0.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.7 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 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 →