Peru: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Peru's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.69.
That's up 2.4% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Peru ranks #30 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #6 of 9.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2007–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.69
- Trough
- 0.94
- 1-year change
- +2.4%
- 5-year change
- +22.9%
- +4.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 1.6880 | |
| 1.6490 | |
| 1.6730 | |
| 1.4360 | |
| 1.3540 | |
| 1.3730 | |
| 1.3070 | |
| 1.1390 | |
| 0.9440 | |
| 1.6530 |
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 Peru's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Peru's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 1.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Peru's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Peru's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 2.4% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Peru rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Peru ranked #30 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #6 of 9.
- 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.