Papua New Guinea—Pharmacists (total)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #118 of 177Updated April 2026
Latest Value
677
2018
YoY Change
+135.9%
2010 → 2018
Global Rank
#118
of 177 countries
Maximum
677
2018
Minimum
287
2010
CAGR
+11.3%
2 years
Last
677
Previous
287
Highest
677
Lowest
287
Unit
Number
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's pharmacists (total) was 677 in 2018, ranking #118 out of 177 countries. This represents a +135.9% change from 2010. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 677 (2018) and the lowest was 287 (2010). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 677 | +135.9% |
| 2010 | 287 |
Top Countries — Pharmacists (total)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 347,466 | 2024 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 146,787 | 2022 |
| 3 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 77,531 | 2023 |
| 4 | Philippines | 72,886 | 2024 |
| 5 | Turkiye | 59,750 | 2023 |
| 6 | Russian Federation | 48,063 | 2020 |
| 7 | Ghana | 37,881 | 2024 |
| 8 | Nepal | 37,639 | 2024 |
| 9 | Uganda | 35,100 | 2024 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 33,163 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Pharmacists (total) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Number