Japan—Physicians (total)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #74 of 192Updated April 2026
Latest Value
26
2022
YoY Change
+2.2%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#74
of 192 countries
Maximum
26
2022
Minimum
17
1990
CAGR
+1.5%
17 years
Last
26
Previous
26
Highest
26
Lowest
17
Unit
Number
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's physicians (total) was 26 in 2022, ranking #74 out of 192 countries. This represents a +2.2% change from 2020. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 26 (2022) and the lowest was 17 (1990). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 26 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 25 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 24 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 24 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 23 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 22 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 21 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 21 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 20 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 20 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 19 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 19 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 18 | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 18 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 17 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 17 |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Physicians (total) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
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Number