Maldives—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #80 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
2.2
2019
YoY Change
+20.0%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#80
of 174 countries
Maximum
2.2
2019
Minimum
1
2004
CAGR
+5.5%
9 years
Last
2.2
Previous
1.9
Highest
2.2
Lowest
1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Maldives's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.2 in 2019, ranking #80 out of 174 countries. This represents a +20.0% change from 2018. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 2.2 (2019) and the lowest was 1 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.2 | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 1.9 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.9 | +43.5% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | -29.1% |
| 2014 | 1.9 | +28.0% |
| 2010 | 1.5 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 1.5 | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 1.7 | +69.8% |
| 2004 | 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).