Namibia—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #120 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.6
2022
YoY Change
+31.7%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#120
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.6
2017
Minimum
0.3
2004
CAGR
+3.3%
8 years
Last
0.6
Previous
0.4
Highest
0.6
Lowest
0.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Namibia's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.6 in 2022, ranking #120 out of 174 countries. This represents a +31.7% change from 2021. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 0.6 (2017) and the lowest was 0.3 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.6 | +31.7% |
| 2021 | 0.4 | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 0.4 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 0.4 | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 0.3 | -40.9% |
| 2017 | 0.6 | +48.0% |
| 2007 | 0.4 | +24.4% |
| 2004 | 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).