Burundi Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Burundi's physicians was 0.06 in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 24.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burundi's physicians stood at 0.06 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.06 by 2025. Burundi ranked 134th globally.
Burundi’s physician density remains among the world’s lowest, standing at 0.06 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025, which places the country 134th in the global ranking. The figure has risen modestly from the all‑time trough of 0.01 in 1960, yet it remains well below the all‑time peak of 0.09 recorded in 2018, indicating that recent gains have stalled. Over the 24‑year coverage period, the modest upward trajectory contrasts sharply with peers such as Papua New Guinea (0.07) and Togo (0.07), both of which maintain slightly higher densities, while South Sudan and the Central African Republic linger at 0.04. The persistence of limited medical personnel reflects enduring challenges in health‑sector financing, training capacity, and rural retention. Strengthening medical education, expanding incentives for practice in underserved areas, and increasing public health investment could accelerate progress, potentially lifting Burundi’s physician density above the current plateau in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.06 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.06 | −0.02 | #134 |
| 2022 | 0.08 | +0.00 | #121 |
| 2021 | 0.08 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2020 | 0.07 | −0.03 | #131 |
| 2018 | 0.09 | +0.00 | #144 |
| 2017 | 0.09 | +0.05 | #129 |
| 2015 | 0.05 | −0.01 | #120 |
| 2014 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #120 |
| 2013 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #113 |
| 2012 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #116 |
| 2011 | 0.04 | −0.01 | #113 |
| 2010 | 0.05 | +0.02 | #128 |
| 2004 | 0.03 | −0.03 | #136 |
| 2000 | 0.05 | −0.00 | #100 |
| 1995 | 0.06 | −0.00 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's physicians was 0.06 in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 24.2% decrease from the previous year.
Burundi's physicians peaked at 0.09 in 2017.
The lowest physicians in Burundi was 0.01 in 1960.
Burundi ranks 134th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's physicians is projected to reach 0.06 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Burundi in 2025 was 0.06. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_physicians,
title = {Burundi Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}