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Yemen, Rep.: Physicians (per 1,000 people)

In , Yemen, Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.10.

That's down 40.6% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 2.01 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #53 globally out of 58 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 7.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Yemen, Rep. Physicians (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
0.31
Trough
0.10
1-year change
-40.6%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Physicians (per 1,000 people)
0.0980
0.1650
0.1740
0.1760
0.2700
0.2750
0.2750
0.3050

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 Yemen, Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2023?
In 2023, Yemen, Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Yemen, Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
Yemen, Rep.'s Physicians (per 1,000 people) fell 40.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Physicians (per 1,000 people)?
In 2023, Yemen, Rep. ranked #53 out of 58 countries reporting Physicians (per 1,000 people).
How does Yemen, Rep.'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 Yemen, Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 7.
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.