Papua New Guinea—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #171 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.1
2023
YoY Change
-3.2%
2021 → 2023
Global Rank
#171
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.1
2018
Minimum
0
2008
CAGR
+0.9%
7 years
Last
0.1
Previous
0.1
Highest
0.1
Lowest
0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.1 in 2023, ranking #171 out of 174 countries. This represents a -3.2% change from 2021. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 0.1 (2018) and the lowest was 0 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.1 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 0.1 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 0.1 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1 | +30.6% |
| 2010 | 0 | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 0 | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 0.1 |
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).