Solomon Islands: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Solomon Islands's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.24.
That's up 31.5% from 2016, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Solomon Islands ranks #46 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 5.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2005–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.24
- Trough
- 0.15
- 10-year change
- +32.2%
- +2.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 0.2380 | |
| 0.1810 | |
| 0.1800 | |
| 0.1500 | |
| 0.1970 | |
| 0.1750 | |
| 0.1840 |
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 Solomon Islands's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, Solomon Islands's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Solomon Islands's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Solomon Islands's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 31.5% from 2016 to 2023.
- How does Solomon Islands rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, Solomon Islands ranked #46 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does Solomon Islands'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 Solomon Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 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.