Brazil: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Brazil's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.36.
That's up 7.6% from 2021, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Brazil ranks #24 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 9.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2011–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.36
- Trough
- 1.87
- 10-year change
- +23.7%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 2.3570 | |
| 2.1910 | |
| 2.3510 | |
| 2.1980 | |
| 1.9060 | |
| 1.8700 |
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 Brazil's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Brazil's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Brazil's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Brazil's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 7.6% from 2021 to 2023.
- How does Brazil rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Brazil ranked #24 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Brazil'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 Brazil is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 9.
- 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.