Barbados Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Barbados's physicians was 3.07 in 2025, ranked 54th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Barbados's physicians stood at 3.07 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.07 by 2025. Barbados ranked 54th globally.
Barbados has experienced a significant increase in the number of physicians per capita over the past 14 years, with the most recent figure standing at 3.07 physicians per 1,000 people, ranking 54th globally. This growth is a marked improvement from the island nation's all-time low of 0.33 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960. Compared to its peer countries, Barbados' figure is slightly lower than Azerbaijan's, which boasts 3.10 physicians per 1,000 people. The country's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and education has likely contributed to this upward trend. In comparison, Canada, a developed nation with a similar healthcare system, also has 3.06 physicians per 1,000 people. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic shifts may impact the trajectory of this trend, and a decline in government investment in healthcare or a significant brain drain could potentially reverse the gains made in recent years.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.07 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.07 | +0.11 | #54 |
| 2022 | 2.96 | +0.09 | #51 |
| 2021 | 2.87 | +0.26 | #55 |
| 2020 | 2.62 | +0.08 | #58 |
| 2017 | 2.54 | +0.72 | #55 |
| 2005 | 1.82 | +0.22 | #55 |
| 2001 | 1.60 | +0.21 | #59 |
| 2000 | 1.39 | +0.03 | #61 |
| 1995 | 1.37 | +0.11 | #58 |
| 1993 | 1.25 | +0.11 | #56 |
| 1990 | 1.14 | +0.25 | #62 |
| 1984 | 0.89 | +0.37 | #37 |
| 1970 | 0.52 | +0.19 | #44 |
| 1960 | 0.33 | – | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's physicians was 3.07 in 2025. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's physicians peaked at 3.07 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Barbados was 0.33 in 1960.
Barbados ranks 54th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's physicians is projected to reach 3.07 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Barbados in 2025 was 3.07. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_physicians,
title = {Barbados Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}