Paraguay—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #33 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3.9
2022
YoY Change
+19.7%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#33
of 174 countries
Maximum
3.9
2022
Minimum
1.2
2000
CAGR
+5.6%
7 years
Last
3.9
Previous
3.3
Highest
3.9
Lowest
1.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Paraguay's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 3.9 in 2022, ranking #33 out of 174 countries. This represents a +19.7% change from 2021. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 3.9 (2022) and the lowest was 1.2 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.9 | +19.7% |
| 2021 | 3.3 | +150.9% |
| 2020 | 1.3 | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 1.5 | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 1.4 | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 1.2 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 1.2 |
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).