Afghanistan—Physicians (total)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #150 of 192Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3
2023
YoY Change
+25.3%
2020 → 2023
Global Rank
#150
of 192 countries
Maximum
3
2023
Minimum
2
2006
CAGR
+2.1%
17 years
Last
3
Previous
3
Highest
3
Lowest
2
Unit
Number
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's physicians (total) was 3 in 2023, ranking #150 out of 192 countries. This represents a +25.3% change from 2020. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 3 (2023) and the lowest was 2 (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 3 | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 2 | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 3 | +23.7% |
| 2017 | 2 | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 3 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 3 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 3 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 3 | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 2 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 3 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 2 | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 2 | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 2 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 2 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 2 | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 2 |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Physicians (total) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Number