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)
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.ZS • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.