Algeria—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #89 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
1.7
2022
YoY Change
+70.6%
2019 → 2022
Global Rank
#89
of 174 countries
Maximum
1.8
2016
Minimum
1
2019
CAGR
+2.0%
7 years
Last
1.7
Previous
1
Highest
1.8
Lowest
1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Algeria's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.7 in 2022, ranking #89 out of 174 countries. This represents a +70.6% change from 2019. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 1.8 (2016) and the lowest was 1 (2019). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.7 | +70.6% |
| 2019 | 1 | -43.0% |
| 2018 | 1.7 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 1.8 | +52.2% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 1 | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 1.1 |
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).