Sweden—Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #15 of 176Updated April 2026
Latest Value
11.7
2021
YoY Change
+2.1%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#15
of 176 countries
Maximum
11.7
2015
Minimum
10.3
2000
CAGR
+0.6%
22 years
Last
11.7
Previous
11.4
Highest
11.7
Lowest
10.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sweden's nurses & midwives (per 1,000) was 11.7 in 2021, ranking #15 out of 176 countries. This represents a +2.1% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 11.7 (2015) and the lowest was 10.3 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.7 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 11.4 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 11.6 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 11.7 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 11.7 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 11.7 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 11.7 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 11.7 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 11.7 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 11.7 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 11.6 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 11.6 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 11.5 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 11.5 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 11.5 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 11.4 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 11.2 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 11 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 10.8 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 10.7 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 10.5 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 10.3 |
Top Countries — Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 18.8 | 2022 |
| 2 | Norway | 16.5 | 2023 |
| 3 | Iceland | 15.9 | 2023 |
| 4 | Ireland | 14.8 | 2023 |
| 5 | Finland | 14 | 2021 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 13.7 | 2023 |
| 7 | Australia | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 8 | United States | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Japan | 13 | 2022 |
| 10 | Belgium | 12.9 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Workforce Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO).