Central African Republic: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Central African Republic's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.07.
That's up 155.2% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Central African Republic ranks #56 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 16.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.08
- Trough
- 0.02
- 1-year change
- +155.2%
- 5-year change
- +7.2%
- +1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 0.0740 | |
| 0.0290 | |
| 0.0220 | |
| 0.0690 | |
| 0.0700 | |
| 0.0450 | |
| 0.0405 | |
| 0.0790 |
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 Central African Republic's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Central African Republic's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Central African Republic's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Central African Republic's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 155.2% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Central African Republic rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #56 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 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.