Nepal: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Nepal's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.01.
That's up 14.4% from 2021, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Nepal ranks #35 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.01
- Trough
- 0.21
- 5-year change
- +35.0%
- +6.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +83.8%
- +6.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 1.0110 | |
| 0.8840 | |
| 0.8570 | |
| 0.8150 | |
| 0.7490 | |
| 0.6810 | |
| 0.5500 | |
| 0.5060 | |
| 0.2070 |
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 Nepal's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Nepal's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nepal's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Nepal's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 14.4% from 2021 to 2023.
- How does Nepal rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Nepal ranked #35 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Nepal'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 Nepal is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 3.
- 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.