Egypt, Arab Rep.—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #117 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.7
2020
YoY Change
-3.7%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#117
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.8
2015
Minimum
0.5
2003
CAGR
+1.8%
8 years
Last
0.7
Previous
0.7
Highest
0.8
Lowest
0.5
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.7 in 2020, ranking #117 out of 174 countries. This represents a -3.7% change from 2019. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 0.8 (2015) and the lowest was 0.5 (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.7 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.7 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 0.7 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 0.7 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 0.8 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.8 | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7 | +47.8% |
| 2003 | 0.5 |
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).