Nicaragua—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Latest Value
0.7
2018
YoY Change
-31.8%
2017 → 2018
Maximum
1
2017
Minimum
0.4
2003
CAGR
+3.8%
15 years
Last
0.7
Previous
1
Highest
1
Lowest
0.4
Unit
per 1,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nicaragua's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.7 in 2018. This represents a -31.8% change from 2017. Over the past 15 years, the highest recorded value was 1 (2017) and the lowest was 0.4 (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.7 | -31.8% |
| 2017 | 1 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 1 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 0.9 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 0.9 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 0.9 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 0.9 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8 | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 0.7 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 0.7 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 0.7 | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 0.5 | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 0.5 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 0.5 | +29.8% |
| 2003 | 0.4 |
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).
Unit
per 1,000 people