Zambia: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Zambia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.32.
That's up 9.8% from 2021, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2022 was 2.01 .
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2022
Trend (2004–2022)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.32
- Trough
- 0.05
- 1-year change
- +9.8%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 0.3240 | |
| 0.2950 | |
| 0.2530 | |
| 0.2370 | |
| 0.2240 | |
| 0.0900 | |
| 0.0600 | |
| 0.0590 | |
| 0.0610 | |
| 0.0540 |
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 Zambia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2022?
- In 2022, Zambia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.32, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Zambia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Zambia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rose 9.8% from 2021 to 2022.
- How does Zambia's Physicians (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2022 was 2.01, so Zambia is below 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.