Barbados—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #60 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
3
2022
YoY Change
+3.0%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#60
of 174 countries
Maximum
3
2022
Minimum
1.4
2000
CAGR
+3.5%
7 years
Last
3
Previous
2.9
Highest
3
Lowest
1.4
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Barbados's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 3 in 2022, ranking #60 out of 174 countries. This represents a +3.0% change from 2021. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 3 (2022) and the lowest was 1.4 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 2.9 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 2.6 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.5 | +39.6% |
| 2005 | 1.8 | +13.7% |
| 2001 | 1.6 | +14.9% |
| 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).