Azerbaijan Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Azerbaijan's physicians was 3.10 in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Azerbaijan's physicians stood at 3.10 in 2025, a decline of +0.09 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.10 by 2025. Azerbaijan ranked 53rd globally.
Azerbaijan’s physician density has fallen steadily over the 40‑year span recorded by the World Bank, slipping from 3.36 physicians per 1,000 people in 1980 to an all‑time trough of 3.10 in 2025, which also ranks the country 53rd globally. The highest level was reached in 1989 at 3.99, after which a gradual decline set in, reflecting limited expansion of the health workforce amid demographic growth and fiscal constraints. By 2025 Azerbaijan’s density is virtually identical to that of the United Arab Emirates (3.11) and only marginally above Barbados (3.07), positioning it among middle‑ranking peers rather than regional leaders such as Canada (3.06). The persistent downward trajectory suggests that without targeted policies to increase medical school enrolments, improve retention, or attract foreign‑trained doctors, the physician‑to‑population ratio is likely to remain stagnant or slip further in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.10 | −0.09 | #53 |
| 2022 | 3.19 | +0.06 | #46 |
| 2021 | 3.12 | −0.00 | #50 |
| 2020 | 3.13 | −0.02 | #48 |
| 2019 | 3.15 | −0.09 | #46 |
| 2018 | 3.24 | +0.04 | #40 |
| 2017 | 3.20 | −0.07 | #43 |
| 2016 | 3.26 | −0.07 | #35 |
| 2015 | 3.33 | −0.07 | #29 |
| 2014 | 3.40 | −0.01 | #29 |
| 2013 | 3.41 | −0.04 | #27 |
| 2012 | 3.45 | +0.05 | #26 |
| 2011 | 3.40 | −0.22 | #26 |
| 2010 | 3.62 | −0.01 | #19 |
| 2009 | 3.63 | −0.01 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's physicians was 3.10 in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's physicians peaked at 3.99 in 1989.
The lowest physicians in Azerbaijan was 3.10 in 2025.
Azerbaijan ranks 53rd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's physicians is projected to reach 3.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Azerbaijan in 2025 was 3.10. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_physicians,
title = {Azerbaijan Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}