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Ethiopia: Physicians (per 1,000 people)

In , Ethiopia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.14.

That's up 36.2% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Ethiopia ranks #50 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #10 of 16.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Ethiopia Physicians (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.14
Trough
0.02
1-year change
+36.2%
5-year change
+90.7%
+13.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Physicians (per 1,000 people)
0.1430
0.1050
0.1000
0.1020
0.0890
0.0750
0.0250
0.0240
0.0220
0.0260

About Physicians (per 1,000 people)

Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.

Indicator code: SH.MED.PHYS.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Ethiopia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
In 2023, Ethiopia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 36.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
In 2023, Ethiopia ranked #50 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #10 of 16.
What is Physicians (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.