Iran, Islamic Rep.—Physicians (total)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #94 of 192Updated April 2026
Latest Value
18
2023
YoY Change
+20.3%
2018 → 2023
Global Rank
#94
of 192 countries
Maximum
18
2023
Minimum
5
2006
CAGR
+4.0%
8 years
Last
18
Previous
15
Highest
18
Lowest
5
Unit
Number
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s physicians (total) was 18 in 2023, ranking #94 out of 192 countries. This represents a +20.3% change from 2018. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 18 (2023) and the lowest was 5 (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | +20.3% |
| 2018 | 15 | +40.5% |
| 2017 | 11 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 11 | -23.4% |
| 2014 | 14 | +177.7% |
| 2006 | 5 | -40.2% |
| 2005 | 9 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 9 |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Physicians (total) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Number