Jamaica—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #127 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.5
2023
YoY Change
-16.1%
2018 → 2023
Global Rank
#127
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.8
2003
Minimum
0.4
2012
CAGR
-3.0%
9 years
Last
0.5
Previous
0.5
Highest
0.8
Lowest
0.4
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Jamaica's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.5 in 2023, ranking #127 out of 174 countries. This represents a -16.1% change from 2018. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 0.8 (2003) and the lowest was 0.4 (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.5 | -16.1% |
| 2018 | 0.5 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 0.5 | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 0.4 | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 0.4 | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 0.5 | +32.2% |
| 2012 | 0.4 | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 0.4 | -52.2% |
| 2003 | 0.8 |
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).