Samoa—Dentists (total)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #176 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
570
2020
YoY Change
-0.7%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#176
of 192 countries
Maximum
574
2019
Minimum
250
2003
CAGR
+2.4%
9 years
Last
570
Previous
574
Highest
574
Lowest
250
Unit
Number
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Samoa's dentists (total) was 570 in 2020, ranking #176 out of 192 countries. This represents a -0.7% change from 2019. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 574 (2019) and the lowest was 250 (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Samoa had 570 dentists in 2020, ranking 176th globally, a 0.7% decrease from 574 in 2019.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 570 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 574 | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 488 | +69.4% |
| 2014 | 288 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 282 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 286 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 298 | +19.2% |
| 2003 | 250 | -27.7% |
| 1999 | 346 |
Top Countries — Dentists (total)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 5.6M | 2023 |
| 2 | United States | 4.3M | 2024 |
| 3 | India | 3.9M | 2024 |
| 4 | Japan | 1.5M | 2022 |
| 5 | Brazil | 1.2M | 2024 |
| 6 | Russian Federation | 1.0M | 2022 |
| 7 | Germany | 1.0M | 2023 |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 623,408 | 2023 |
| 9 | France | 598,915 | 2021 |
| 10 | Indonesia | 587,946 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Dentists (total) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
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Number