Madagascar—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #152 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.2
2022
YoY Change
-11.8%
2018 → 2022
Global Rank
#152
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.2
2018
Minimum
0.1
2001
CAGR
+3.3%
16 years
Last
0.2
Previous
0.2
Highest
0.2
Lowest
0.1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Madagascar's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.2 in 2022, ranking #152 out of 174 countries. This represents a -11.8% change from 2018. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 0.2 (2018) and the lowest was 0.1 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.2 | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 0.2 | +12.7% |
| 2014 | 0.2 | +18.5% |
| 2013 | 0.1 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 0.1 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.1 | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 0.2 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 0.2 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 0.2 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 0.2 | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 0.1 | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 0.1 | +49.4% |
| 2001 | 0.1 |
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).