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Bhutan Physicians

Physicians per 1,000 people  SH.MED.PHYS.ZS

0.72 +0.16 (+29.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #87 Global Peak 0.72 (2025) Source World Bank

Bhutan Physicians (1981–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's physicians stood at 0.72 in 2025, a rise of +0.16 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.72 by 2025. Bhutan ranked 87th globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2025* trend 0.72 - -
2025 0.72 +0.16 #87
2022 0.55 −0.01 #81
2021 0.56 +0.08 #93
2020 0.49 +0.15 #105
2019 0.34 −0.09 #111
2018 0.42 +0.11 #114
2017 0.31 −0.09 #115
2016 0.40 +0.06 #104
2015 0.34 +0.01 #99
2014 0.33 +0.05 #104
2013 0.28 +0.01 #99
2012 0.27 +0.02 #100
2008 0.25 +0.04 #105
2007 0.21 +0.03 #99
2004 0.18 +0.13 #107
Show all years (1981-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's physicians?

Bhutan's physicians was 0.72 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 29.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Bhutan?

Bhutan's physicians peaked at 0.72 in 2025.

What was the lowest physicians in Bhutan?

The lowest physicians in Bhutan was 0.05 in 1999.

How does Bhutan rank in physicians?

Bhutan ranks 87th globally in physicians as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for physicians?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected physicians of Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's physicians is projected to reach 0.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the physicians of Bhutan in 2025?

The physicians of Bhutan in 2025 was 0.72. This ranks 87th in the world.

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