Myanmar—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #110 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.8
2019
YoY Change
+8.8%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#110
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.9
2017
Minimum
0.3
2000
CAGR
+5.0%
14 years
Last
0.8
Previous
0.7
Highest
0.9
Lowest
0.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Myanmar's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.8 in 2019, ranking #110 out of 174 countries. This represents a +8.8% change from 2018. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 0.9 (2017) and the lowest was 0.3 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.8 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 0.7 | -21.7% |
| 2017 | 0.9 | +39.3% |
| 2016 | 0.6 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 0.6 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 0.6 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 0.5 | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 0.5 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 0.5 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 0.5 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 0.4 | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 0.4 | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 0.4 | +25.2% |
| 2000 | 0.3 |
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).