Austria Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Austria's physicians was 5.60 in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Austria's physicians stood at 5.60 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.60 by 2025. Austria ranked 5th globally.
Austria's physician density has exhibited a steady upward trend over the past 55 years, with a significant increase from 1.20 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960 to 5.60 in 2025. This represents a notable acceleration in the country's healthcare infrastructure development. As of 2025, Austria ranks fifth globally, trailing behind countries such as the Russian Federation, which boasts a slightly higher density of 5.93 physicians per 1,000 people. Notably, Austria's physician density surpassed that of Andorra, a country with a comparable population size, and lags behind Portugal, which has a higher density of 6.29 physicians per 1,000 people. The all-time peak of 5.60 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025 underscores Austria's sustained commitment to healthcare development. However, a potential shift in government policies or demographic changes may impact this trajectory, with a decline in the population of working-age individuals potentially influencing the country's healthcare workforce dynamics.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.65 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.60 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.60 | +0.09 | #5 |
| 2023 | 5.52 | +0.08 | #2 |
| 2022 | 5.43 | +0.00 | #6 |
| 2021 | 5.43 | +0.09 | #4 |
| 2020 | 5.34 | +0.03 | #5 |
| 2019 | 5.32 | +0.08 | #7 |
| 2018 | 5.24 | +0.06 | #7 |
| 2017 | 5.18 | +0.05 | #5 |
| 2016 | 5.13 | +0.00 | #5 |
| 2015 | 5.12 | +0.05 | #4 |
| 2014 | 5.08 | +0.06 | #6 |
| 2013 | 5.02 | +0.09 | #4 |
| 2012 | 4.93 | +0.05 | #4 |
| 2011 | 4.88 | +0.05 | #4 |
| 2010 | 4.83 | +0.11 | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria 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
Austria's physicians was 5.60 in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Austria's physicians peaked at 5.60 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Austria was 1.20 in 1960.
Austria ranks 5th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's physicians is projected to reach 5.60 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Austria in 2025 was 5.60. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_physicians,
title = {Austria Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}