United Arab Emirates—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #59 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
3
2023
YoY Change
+2.6%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#59
of 174 countries
Maximum
3
2023
Minimum
1.4
2006
CAGR
+2.7%
24 years
Last
3
Previous
2.9
Highest
3
Lowest
1.4
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
United Arab Emirates's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 3 in 2023, ranking #59 out of 174 countries. This represents a +2.6% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 3 (2023) and the lowest was 1.4 (2006). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 2.9 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 2.8 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.8 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 2.7 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 2.6 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 2.5 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 2.5 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 2.4 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 2.2 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 2 | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 1.8 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 1.8 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.7 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 1.8 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 1.8 | +19.7% |
| 2007 | 1.5 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 1.4 | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 1.5 | -15.2% |
| 2004 | 1.8 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 1.8 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 1.8 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 1.8 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 1.6 |
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).