Angola Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Angola's physicians was 0.28 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 15.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Angola's physicians stood at 0.28 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.28 by 2025. Angola ranked 106th globally.
Angola’s density of physicians has risen from 0.07 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 0.28 per 1,000 people in 2025, placing the country 106th globally. The low point of 0.04 in 1990 reflects the severe disruption of the civil war, after which a gradual recovery began as health‑sector reforms and increased training capacity were introduced. Over the past 12 years the upward trajectory has accelerated, narrowing the gap with regional peers such as Ghana (0.28) and Kenya (0.29). Despite this progress, the physician‑to‑population ratio remains well below the sub‑Saharan African average, indicating persistent shortages in both urban and rural settings. Continued investment in medical education, retention incentives, and public‑private partnerships will be crucial to sustain the recent gains and move Angola toward a more robust health workforce in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.28 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.28 | +0.04 | #106 |
| 2022 | 0.24 | +0.03 | #93 |
| 2018 | 0.21 | −0.00 | #129 |
| 2017 | 0.21 | +0.08 | #120 |
| 2009 | 0.13 | +0.07 | #114 |
| 2004 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #125 |
| 1997 | 0.06 | +0.02 | #100 |
| 1990 | 0.04 | −0.02 | #133 |
| 1984 | 0.06 | −0.06 | #72 |
| 1970 | 0.12 | +0.04 | #98 |
| 1965 | 0.08 | +0.01 | #71 |
| 1960 | 0.07 | – | #98 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's physicians was 0.28 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 15.8% increase from the previous year.
Angola's physicians peaked at 0.28 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Angola was 0.04 in 1990.
Angola ranks 106th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's physicians is projected to reach 0.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Angola in 2025 was 0.28. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_physicians,
title = {Angola Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}