Bhutan—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #121 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.6
2022
YoY Change
-1.4%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#121
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.6
2021
Minimum
0.2
2004
CAGR
+6.4%
14 years
Last
0.6
Previous
0.6
Highest
0.6
Lowest
0.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bhutan's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.6 in 2022, ranking #121 out of 174 countries. This represents a -1.4% change from 2021. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 0.6 (2021) and the lowest was 0.2 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.6 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 0.6 | +15.4% |
| 2020 | 0.5 | +44.6% |
| 2019 | 0.3 | -20.2% |
| 2018 | 0.4 | +35.8% |
| 2017 | 0.3 | -22.5% |
| 2016 | 0.4 | +18.0% |
| 2015 | 0.3 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 0.3 | +18.9% |
| 2013 | 0.3 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 0.3 | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 0.2 | +17.1% |
| 2004 | 0.2 |
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).