China: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , China's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 3.11.
That's up 23.6% from 2021, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2022 was 2.01 .
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2022
Trend (2004–2022)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.11
- Trough
- 1.22
- 1-year change
- +23.6%
- 5-year change
- +55.4%
- +9.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +99.2%
- +7.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 3.1120 | |
| 2.5170 | |
| 2.3850 | |
| 2.2550 | |
| 2.1220 | |
| 2.0030 | |
| 1.8880 | |
| 1.7970 | |
| 1.7110 | |
| 1.6580 |
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 China's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2022?
- In 2022, China's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 3.11, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is China's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- China's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 23.6% from 2021 to 2022.
- How does China's Physicians (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2022 was 2.01, so China is above the world average.
- 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.