Philippines—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #109 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.8
2021
YoY Change
+5.3%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#109
of 174 countries
Maximum
1.2
2009
Minimum
0.5
2010
CAGR
-1.9%
22 years
Last
0.8
Previous
0.8
Highest
1.2
Lowest
0.5
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Philippines's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.8 in 2021, ranking #109 out of 174 countries. This represents a +5.3% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 1.2 (2009) and the lowest was 0.5 (2010). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.8 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 0.8 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 0.7 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 0.7 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 0.7 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 0.6 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 0.6 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 0.6 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 0.6 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 0.6 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 0.6 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 0.5 | -56.1% |
| 2009 | 1.2 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 1.2 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.2 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 1.2 | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 1.1 | -9.6% |
| 2003 | 1.2 | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 1.1 | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 1.2 | +0.0% |
| 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).