Benin: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Benin's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.22.
That's up 13.7% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Benin ranks #47 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 16.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.22
- Trough
- 0.04
- 1-year change
- +13.7%
- 5-year change
- +195.9%
- +24.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 0.2160 | |
| 0.1900 | |
| 0.2050 | |
| 0.0600 | |
| 0.0730 | |
| 0.0450 | |
| 0.0540 | |
| 0.0520 | |
| 0.0590 | |
| 0.0380 |
About Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Indicator code: SH.MED.PHYS.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Benin's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Benin's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Benin's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Benin's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 13.7% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Benin rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Benin ranked #47 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Benin's Physicians (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023 was 2.01, so Benin is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 16.
- What is Physicians (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
- Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.