Iran, Islamic Rep.: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.81.
That's up 20.3% from 2018, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #28 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 7.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.81
- Trough
- 0.52
- 5-year change
- +20.3%
- +3.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 1.8110 | |
| 1.5050 | |
| 1.0710 | |
| 1.0950 | |
| 1.4300 | |
| 0.5150 | |
| 0.8610 | |
| 0.8650 |
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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 20.3% from 2018 to 2023.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #28 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 7.
- 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.