Argentina Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Argentina's physicians was 5.23 in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Argentina's physicians stood at 5.23 in 2025, a rise of +0.13 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.23 by 2025. Argentina ranked 7th globally.
Argentina has experienced a significant expansion in its physician density over the recorded period. Starting from an all-time trough of 1.35 in 1960, the indicator grew steadily over twenty six years of coverage. The country reached its all-time peak of 5.44 in 2022 before settling at 5.23 in 2025. This latest figure places Argentina seventh globally, positioning its healthcare workforce capacity near that of peer nations such as Norway, which recorded 5.19, and Andorra at 5.56. The trajectory indicates a long-term commitment to medical professionalization, though the slight decline from the 2022 peak suggests a period of stabilization or potential brain drain. Future growth in this indicator will likely depend on domestic economic stability and the ability to retain specialized medical talent within the national health system. Sustained investment in medical education and competitive practitioner incentives will be critical to reversing the recent marginal dip and maintaining a high physician-to-population ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.22 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.23 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.23 | +0.13 | #7 |
| 2023 | 5.11 | −0.33 | #3 |
| 2022 | 5.44 | +0.05 | #5 |
| 2021 | 5.38 | +0.08 | #5 |
| 2020 | 5.30 | +0.05 | #6 |
| 2019 | 5.25 | +0.08 | #8 |
| 2018 | 5.17 | +0.07 | #8 |
| 2017 | 5.09 | +0.07 | #7 |
| 2016 | 5.02 | +0.04 | #6 |
| 2015 | 4.98 | +0.06 | #5 |
| 2014 | 4.93 | +0.04 | #7 |
| 2013 | 4.88 | +0.06 | #5 |
| 2012 | 4.82 | +1.64 | #6 |
| 2004 | 3.19 | −0.06 | #27 |
| 2001 | 3.25 | +0.26 | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina 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
Argentina's physicians was 5.23 in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Argentina's physicians peaked at 5.44 in 2022.
The lowest physicians in Argentina was 1.35 in 1960.
Argentina ranks 7th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's physicians is projected to reach 5.23 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Argentina in 2025 was 5.23. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_physicians,
title = {Argentina Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}