United Arab Emirates: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , United Arab Emirates's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.99.
That's up 2.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . United Arab Emirates ranks #19 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 7.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.99
- Trough
- 1.41
- 1-year change
- +2.6%
- 5-year change
- +14.9%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +46.3%
- +3.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 2.9920 | |
| 2.9150 | |
| 2.7860 | |
| 2.8300 | |
| 2.7100 | |
| 2.6050 | |
| 2.5020 | |
| 2.4580 | |
| 2.3610 | |
| 2.2320 |
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 United Arab Emirates's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
- In 2023, United Arab Emirates's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Arab Emirates's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- United Arab Emirates's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 2.6% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
- In 2023, United Arab Emirates ranked #19 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
- How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 7.
- 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.