Uganda—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #147 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.2
2022
YoY Change
+20.9%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#147
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.2
2022
Minimum
0
2002
CAGR
+7.3%
8 years
Last
0.2
Previous
0.2
Highest
0.2
Lowest
0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Uganda's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.2 in 2022, ranking #147 out of 174 countries. This represents a +20.9% change from 2020. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 0.2 (2022) and the lowest was 0 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.2 | +20.9% |
| 2020 | 0.2 | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 0.2 | +77.3% |
| 2015 | 0.1 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 0.1 | -18.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1 | +48.1% |
| 2004 | 0.1 | +72.3% |
| 2002 | 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).