Timor-Leste—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #111 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.8
2020
YoY Change
-1.6%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#111
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.8
2019
Minimum
0
2007
CAGR
+14.9%
13 years
Last
0.8
Previous
0.8
Highest
0.8
Lowest
0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Timor-Leste's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.8 in 2020, ranking #111 out of 174 countries. This represents a -1.6% change from 2019. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 0.8 (2019) and the lowest was 0 (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.8 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 0.8 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 0.7 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 0.7 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 0.7 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 0.7 | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 0.6 | +688.5% |
| 2011 | 0.1 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 0.1 | +79.5% |
| 2009 | 0 | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 0 | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 0 | -58.5% |
| 2004 | 0.1 |
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).