Colombia: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Colombia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.54.
That's up 2.8% from 2021, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Colombia ranks #22 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 9.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.54
- Trough
- 1.39
- 5-year change
- +13.1%
- +2.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +34.6%
- +3.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 2.5350 | |
| 2.4670 | |
| 2.3940 | |
| 2.3170 | |
| 2.2420 | |
| 2.1630 | |
| 2.0880 | |
| 2.0220 | |
| 1.9600 | |
| 1.8840 |
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 Colombia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Colombia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Colombia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Colombia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 2.8% from 2021 to 2023.
- How does Colombia rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Colombia ranked #22 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Colombia'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 Colombia is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 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.