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United Kingdom: Physicians (per 1,000 people)

In , United Kingdom's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 3.30.

That's up 5.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . United Kingdom ranks #17 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 17.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

United Kingdom Physicians (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.30
Trough
2.32
1-year change
+5.0%
5-year change
+16.7%
+3.1% / yr
10-year change
+22.2%
+2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Physicians (per 1,000 people)
3.3010
3.1430
3.1600
3.0280
2.9320
2.8280
2.8020
2.7730
2.7670
2.7380

About Physicians (per 1,000 people)

Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.

Indicator code: SH.MED.PHYS.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
In 2023, United Kingdom's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 3.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 5.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
In 2023, United Kingdom ranked #17 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 17.
What is Physicians (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.