Benin Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Benin's physicians was 0.30 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 37.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Benin's physicians stood at 0.30 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.30 by 2025. Benin ranked 103rd globally.
Benin’s density of physicians rose from a low of 0.04 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 0.30 in 2025, placing the country at rank 103 globally and tying it with peers such as Lao PDR (0.30) and Guinea‑Bissau (0.30). The trough occurred in 1965 when the ratio fell to 0.03, reflecting the early post‑independence challenges of staffing health facilities. Over the 25‑year coverage span, the modest but steady increase averages roughly 0.01 physicians per 1,000 people per decade, a rate that outpaces Kenya’s 0.29 in 2025 but remains far below regional benchmarks. The upward trajectory aligns with expanded medical training programmes and modest public‑sector recruitment, yet the absolute level remains low for a population exceeding 12 million. Continued investment in medical education, coupled with incentives to retain doctors in rural areas, will be crucial to sustain the gradual rise and move Benin beyond its current plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.33 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.30 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.30 | +0.08 | #103 |
| 2023 | 0.22 | +0.03 | #47 |
| 2022 | 0.19 | −0.02 | #101 |
| 2021 | 0.21 | +0.15 | #103 |
| 2019 | 0.06 | −0.01 | #129 |
| 2018 | 0.07 | +0.03 | #150 |
| 2016 | 0.05 | −0.01 | #127 |
| 2011 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #110 |
| 2010 | 0.05 | −0.01 | #124 |
| 2008 | 0.06 | +0.02 | #121 |
| 2004 | 0.04 | −0.02 | #132 |
| 1995 | 0.06 | −0.00 | #116 |
| 1994 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #77 |
| 1993 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #101 |
| 1992 | 0.06 | +0.01 | #87 |
Analysis
Benin's physicians was 0.30 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 0.30 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin's physicians was 0.30 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 37.6% increase from the previous year.
Benin's physicians peaked at 0.30 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Benin was 0.03 in 1965.
Benin ranks 103rd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Benin's physicians is projected to reach 0.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Benin in 2025 was 0.30. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_benin_physicians,
title = {Benin Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/benin/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}