Burundi—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #169 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.1
2022
YoY Change
+2.6%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#169
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.1
2017
Minimum
0
2004
CAGR
+1.9%
13 years
Last
0.1
Previous
0.1
Highest
0.1
Lowest
0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Burundi's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.1 in 2022, ranking #169 out of 174 countries. This represents a +2.6% change from 2021. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 0.1 (2017) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.1 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 0.1 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 0.1 | -26.6% |
| 2018 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.1 | +104.3% |
| 2015 | 0 | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 0.1 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 0.1 | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 0 | +32.4% |
| 2011 | 0 | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 0 | +66.7% |
| 2004 | 0 | -48.1% |
| 2000 | 0.1 |
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).