Algeria Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Algeria's physicians was 1.64 in 2025, ranked 77th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Algeria's physicians stood at 1.64 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.64 by 2025. Algeria ranked 77th globally.
Algeria's physician density has been steadily increasing, with the latest value of 1.64 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025. This places the country 77th globally, surpassing peer countries like Mauritius, which has 1.55 physicians per 1,000 people. The all-time peak of 1.82 physicians per 1,000 people was reached in 2016, while the lowest point was 0.12 physicians per 1,000 people in 1965. Compared to other peer countries, Algeria's physician density is lower than Tajikistan's 1.86, but higher than Suriname's 1.52. Panama, another peer country, has a slightly higher density of 1.71 physicians per 1,000 people. As the country continues to develop its healthcare system, the trajectory of physician density is likely to be influenced by investments in medical education and healthcare infrastructure, which could potentially lead to a reversal of the decline from the 2016 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.64 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.64 | −0.02 | #77 |
| 2022 | 1.66 | +0.69 | #69 |
| 2019 | 0.97 | −0.74 | #89 |
| 2018 | 1.71 | −0.11 | #83 |
| 2016 | 1.82 | +0.62 | #74 |
| 2007 | 1.20 | +0.17 | #73 |
| 2005 | 1.03 | −0.09 | #73 |
| 2002 | 1.11 | +0.11 | #71 |
| 1998 | 1.00 | +0.15 | #64 |
| 1995 | 0.85 | +0.03 | #78 |
| 1993 | 0.82 | −0.12 | #68 |
| 1990 | 0.94 | +0.51 | #70 |
| 1988 | 0.43 | +0.00 | #38 |
| 1984 | 0.43 | +0.05 | #52 |
| 1979 | 0.38 | +0.26 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's physicians was 1.64 in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.
Algeria's physicians peaked at 1.82 in 2016.
The lowest physicians in Algeria was 0.12 in 1965.
Algeria ranks 77th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's physicians is projected to reach 1.64 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Algeria in 2025 was 1.64. This ranks 77th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_physicians,
title = {Algeria Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}