Samoa—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #118 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.6
2021
YoY Change
-0.2%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#118
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.6
2020
Minimum
0.3
2005
CAGR
+4.1%
9 years
Last
0.6
Previous
0.6
Highest
0.6
Lowest
0.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Samoa's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.6 in 2021, ranking #118 out of 174 countries. This represents a -0.2% change from 2020. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 0.6 (2020) and the lowest was 0.3 (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.6 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.6 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 0.6 | +69.6% |
| 2016 | 0.3 | -29.1% |
| 2013 | 0.5 | +39.8% |
| 2010 | 0.3 | -25.7% |
| 2008 | 0.4 | +67.4% |
| 2005 | 0.3 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 0.3 |
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).