Bolivia, Plurinational State of Physicians

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

1.28 +0.32 (+33.6%)
Year 2021 Rank #80 Global Peak 1.57 (2016) Source World Bank

Bolivia, Plurinational State of Physicians (1960–2021)

Overview

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's physicians stood at 1.28 in 2021, a rise of +0.32 from 2020. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 80th globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2021 1.28 +0.32 #80
2020 0.96 −0.13 #88
2019 1.09 +0.07 #85
2017 1.02 −0.55 #93
2016 1.57 +1.11 #79
2011 0.46 +0.03 #91
2010 0.43 +0.11 #101
2007 0.33 −0.85 #96
2001 1.18 +0.84 #71
1995 0.34 −0.09 #93
1993 0.43 −0.02 #82
1990 0.45 −0.25 #97
1984 0.70 +0.17 #42
1981 0.52 +0.03 #48
1975 0.49 −0.02 #35
Show all years (1960-2021)

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 +16.1% GDP growth 5.1% C/A balance 7.3%
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

Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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 Bolivia, Plurinational State of's physicians?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's physicians was 1.28 in 2021. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 33.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's physicians peaked at 1.57 in 2016.

What was the lowest physicians in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

The lowest physicians in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 0.27 in 1960.

How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank in physicians?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 80th globally in physicians as of 2021.

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 physicians of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2021?

The physicians of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2021 was 1.28. This ranks 80th in the world.

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