Lebanon—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #68 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
2.7
2020
YoY Change
+2.6%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#68
of 174 countries
Maximum
2.7
2020
Minimum
2
2014
CAGR
+0.1%
13 years
Last
2.7
Previous
2.6
Highest
2.7
Lowest
2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Lebanon's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.7 in 2020, ranking #68 out of 174 countries. This represents a +2.6% change from 2019. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 2.7 (2020) and the lowest was 2 (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.7 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 2.6 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 2.4 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 2.2 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.1 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 2.1 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 2 | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 2.3 | -13.5% |
| 2011 | 2.7 | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 2.3 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 2.5 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 2.6 |
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).