Benin—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #142 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.2
2023
YoY Change
+13.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#142
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.2
2023
Minimum
0
2004
CAGR
+9.6%
10 years
Last
0.2
Previous
0.2
Highest
0.2
Lowest
0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Benin's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.2 in 2023, ranking #142 out of 174 countries. This represents a +13.7% change from 2022. Over the past 10 years, the highest recorded value was 0.2 (2023) and the lowest was 0 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.2 | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 0.2 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 0.2 | +241.7% |
| 2019 | 0.1 | -17.8% |
| 2018 | 0.1 | +62.2% |
| 2016 | 0 | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 0.1 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 0.1 | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 0.1 | +55.3% |
| 2004 | 0 |
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).