Albania—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #84 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
1.9
2020
YoY Change
+14.2%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#84
of 174 countries
Maximum
1.9
2020
Minimum
1.2
2002
CAGR
+1.6%
15 years
Last
1.9
Previous
1.6
Highest
1.9
Lowest
1.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Albania's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.9 in 2020, ranking #84 out of 174 countries. This represents a +14.2% change from 2019. Over the past 15 years, the highest recorded value was 1.9 (2020) and the lowest was 1.2 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.9 | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 1.6 | +35.7% |
| 2016 | 1.2 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 1.3 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 1.3 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 1.2 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 1.2 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 1.2 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 1.2 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 1.2 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 1.2 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 1.2 | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 1.3 | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 1.4 |
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).