Bahrain—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #112 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.7
2020
YoY Change
+7.9%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#112
of 174 countries
Maximum
1.1
2001
Minimum
0.7
2019
CAGR
-1.6%
21 years
Last
0.7
Previous
0.7
Highest
1.1
Lowest
0.7
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bahrain's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.7 in 2020, ranking #112 out of 174 countries. This represents a +7.9% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 1.1 (2001) and the lowest was 0.7 (2019). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.7 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 0.7 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 0.7 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 0.8 | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 0.8 | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 0.9 | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 1 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 1 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 1 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 1 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 1 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 1 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 1 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 1 | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 0.9 | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 1 | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 1.1 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 1.1 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 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).