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Maldives: Physicians (per 1,000 people)

In , Maldives's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.24.

That's up 20.0% from 2018, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 2.01 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2004–2019)

Maldives Physicians (per 1,000 people) trend

Highlights

Peak
2.24
Trough
1.00
1-year change
+20.0%
5-year change
+20.0%
+3.7% / yr
10-year change
+48.0%
+4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Physicians (per 1,000 people)
2.2350
1.8620
1.8940
1.3200
1.8620
1.4550
1.5100
1.7010
1.0020

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 Maldives's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2019?
In 2019, Maldives's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Maldives's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
Maldives's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 20.0% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Maldives's Physicians (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2019 was 2.01, so Maldives is above the world average.
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.