Aruba Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Aruba's physicians was 1.12 in 1995, ranked 67th globally. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–1995.
Overview
Aruba's physicians stood at 1.12 in 1995. Aruba ranked 67th globally.
Aruba reported a physician density of 1.12 per 1,000 people in 1995, the only year for which data is available from the World Bank, making it the country’s all-time peak and trough for the indicator. This level placed Aruba 67th globally, matching South Korea’s rate of 1.12 physicians per 1,000 population and ranking just below Oman and Panama, both at 1.17. The absence of data before or after 1995 limits the ability to assess trends in healthcare workforce development over time. Given that the figure represents a single observation, it is unclear whether Aruba has maintained, improved, or declined in physician availability in the subsequent decades. Regional comparators such as Türkiye, with 1.11 physicians per 1,000 people, reflect similar constraints in workforce density. For Aruba to improve its healthcare access metrics, sustained investment in medical education, recruitment, and retention of physicians would be necessary. Future increases in the physician-to-population ratio would likely depend on targeted health workforce policies and regional cooperation in medical training and deployment.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.12 | – | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Aruba matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Aruba's physicians was 1.12 in 1995. Ranked 67th globally.
Aruba's physicians peaked at 1.12 in 1995.
The lowest physicians in Aruba was 1.12 in 1995.
Aruba ranks 67th globally in physicians as of 1995.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Aruba in 1995 was 1.12. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_aruba_physicians,
title = {Aruba Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/aruba/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}