Palau: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Palau's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.81.
That's down 26.9% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Palau ranks #29 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 5.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2006–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.81
- Trough
- 1.33
- 1-year change
- -26.9%
- 5-year change
- +14.9%
- +2.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 1.8080 | |
| 2.4720 | |
| 2.8090 | |
| 1.7980 | |
| 2.1910 | |
| 1.5730 | |
| 1.9100 | |
| 1.4120 | |
| 1.5760 | |
| 1.5510 |
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 Palau's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Palau's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Palau's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Palau's Physicians (per 1,000 people) fell 26.9% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Palau rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Palau ranked #29 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Palau'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 Palau is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 5.
- 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.