Afghanistan—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #133 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.3
2023
YoY Change
+25.3%
2020 → 2023
Global Rank
#133
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.3
2023
Minimum
0.2
2006
CAGR
+2.1%
17 years
Last
0.3
Previous
0.3
Highest
0.3
Lowest
0.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.3 in 2023, ranking #133 out of 174 countries. This represents a +25.3% change from 2020. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 0.3 (2023) and the lowest was 0.2 (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.3 | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3 | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 0.2 | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 0.3 | +23.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2 | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 0.3 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 0.3 | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 0.2 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 0.3 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 0.2 | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 0.2 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 0.2 | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 0.2 |
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).