Antigua and Barbuda Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Antigua and Barbuda's physicians was 2.92 in 2017, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 437.2% increase from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2017.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's physicians stood at 2.92 in 2017, a rise of +2.37 from 2008. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 47th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s physician density rose from a modest 0.29 per 1,000 people in 1960 to a peak of 3.03 in 1993, before slipping to a trough of 0.16 in 1999, and then climbing again to 2.92 in 2017, ranking 47th globally. The post‑1990s recovery mirrors the gradual expansion of health‑care infrastructure in many small Caribbean states, yet the country remains slightly behind peers such as Serbia (2.94) and Luxembourg (2.98) that occupy similar positions in the World Bank ranking. The 11‑year coverage of the data series captures a period of both contraction and growth, suggesting that policy interventions after the 1999 low point were effective in attracting and retaining medical professionals. Continued investment in medical education, incentives for overseas doctors, and improvements in health‑system financing are likely to sustain the upward trajectory, potentially moving Antigua and Barbuda closer to the densities observed in higher‑ranked peer nations.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.92 | +2.37 | #47 |
| 2008 | 0.54 | −1.22 | #93 |
| 2007 | 1.76 | +1.60 | #59 |
| 1999 | 0.16 | −0.98 | #82 |
| 1996 | 1.14 | +0.38 | #59 |
| 1995 | 0.76 | −2.27 | #80 |
| 1993 | 3.03 | +2.11 | #24 |
| 1991 | 0.92 | +0.16 | #62 |
| 1990 | 0.76 | +0.41 | #80 |
| 1970 | 0.35 | +0.06 | #61 |
| 1960 | 0.29 | – | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's physicians was 2.92 in 2017. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 437.2% increase from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's physicians peaked at 3.03 in 1993.
The lowest physicians in Antigua and Barbuda was 0.16 in 1999.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 47th globally in physicians as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Antigua and Barbuda in 2017 was 2.92. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_physicians,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}