Norway—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #11 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
5
2023
YoY Change
+1.4%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#11
of 174 countries
Maximum
5
2023
Minimum
3.2
2002
CAGR
+1.7%
24 years
Last
5
Previous
4.9
Highest
5
Lowest
3.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Norway's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 5 in 2023, ranking #11 out of 174 countries. This represents a +1.4% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 5 (2023) and the lowest was 3.2 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 4.9 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 4.8 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 4.7 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 4.6 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 4.5 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 4.3 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 4.2 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 4.1 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 4.4 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 4.3 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 4.2 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 4.2 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 4.1 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 4 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 4 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 3.8 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 3.7 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 3.6 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 3.4 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 3.2 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 3.2 | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 3.5 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 3.4 |
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).