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West Bank and Gaza: Physicians (per 1,000 people)

In , West Bank and Gaza's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.17.

That's up 22.2% from 2017, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2018 was 2.01 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2018

Trend (2017–2018)

West Bank and Gaza Physicians (per 1,000 people) trend

Highlights

Peak
2.17
Trough
1.77
1-year change
+22.2%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Physicians (per 1,000 people)
2.1680
1.7740

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 West Bank and Gaza's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2018?
In 2018, West Bank and Gaza's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 2.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
West Bank and Gaza's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 22.2% from 2017 to 2018.
How does West Bank and Gaza's Physicians (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2018 was 2.01, so West Bank and Gaza is above the world average.
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.