Sierra Leone—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #161 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.1
2022
YoY Change
+83.6%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#161
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.1
2022
Minimum
0
2008
CAGR
+8.5%
8 years
Last
0.1
Previous
0.1
Highest
0.1
Lowest
0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sierra Leone's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.1 in 2022, ranking #161 out of 174 countries. This represents a +83.6% change from 2020. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 0.1 (2022) and the lowest was 0 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.1 | +83.6% |
| 2020 | 0.1 | +121.2% |
| 2019 | 0 | -56.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1 | +188.5% |
| 2011 | 0 | +18.2% |
| 2010 | 0 | +41.9% |
| 2008 | 0 | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 0 |
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).