Uruguay—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #13 of 174Updated April 2026
Latest Value
4.7
2022
YoY Change
+2.8%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#13
of 174 countries
Maximum
5
2017
Minimum
3.8
2002
CAGR
+1.1%
6 years
Last
4.7
Previous
4.5
Highest
5
Lowest
3.8
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Uruguay's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 4.7 in 2022, ranking #13 out of 174 countries. This represents a +2.8% change from 2021. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 5 (2017) and the lowest was 3.8 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.7 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 4.5 | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 4 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 4 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 3.8 |
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).