Gabon—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #124 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.5
2022
YoY Change
-11.1%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#124
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.7
2017
Minimum
0.1
2008
CAGR
+3.6%
8 years
Last
0.5
Previous
0.6
Highest
0.7
Lowest
0.1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Gabon's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.5 in 2022, ranking #124 out of 174 countries. This represents a -11.1% change from 2020. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 0.7 (2017) and the lowest was 0.1 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.5 | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 0.6 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 0.6 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 0.6 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 0.7 | +92.1% |
| 2016 | 0.3 | +251.2% |
| 2008 | 0.1 | -65.2% |
| 2004 | 0.3 |
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).