Cambodia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Cambodia's physicians was 0.21 in 2019, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2019.
Overview
Cambodia's physicians stood at 0.21 in 2019, a rise of +0.00 from 2018. Cambodia ranked 114th globally.
Cambodia's physician density has experienced a moderate increase over the past several decades, with the country ranking 114th globally in 2019. At 0.21 physicians per 1,000 people, Cambodia's physician density has nearly tripled since 1960, when it stood at 0.03, suggesting a significant improvement in healthcare infrastructure. However, this growth has been somewhat uneven, with a brief peak in 2008 at 0.24, before declining slightly to the current level. Notably, Cambodia's physician density is comparable to that of its peer countries, such as Afghanistan, which also boasts a density of 0.21 physicians per 1,000 people. Zambia, on the other hand, has a slightly higher density of 0.24 physicians per 1,000 people, suggesting that Cambodia still has room for improvement in this area. Looking ahead, Cambodia's trajectory may be influenced by its ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and access to medical services, which could potentially drive physician density growth in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.21 | +0.00 | #114 |
| 2018 | 0.21 | +0.02 | #130 |
| 2017 | 0.20 | −0.00 | #121 |
| 2016 | 0.20 | +0.05 | #111 |
| 2015 | 0.15 | −0.02 | #107 |
| 2014 | 0.17 | +0.03 | #111 |
| 2013 | 0.14 | −0.02 | #105 |
| 2012 | 0.16 | −0.06 | #106 |
| 2011 | 0.22 | −0.00 | #95 |
| 2010 | 0.23 | −0.01 | #111 |
| 2009 | 0.24 | −0.01 | #103 |
| 2008 | 0.24 | +0.08 | #106 |
| 2000 | 0.16 | +0.02 | #96 |
| 1998 | 0.14 | +0.03 | #83 |
| 1996 | 0.12 | +0.01 | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's physicians was 0.21 in 2019. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's physicians peaked at 0.24 in 2008.
The lowest physicians in Cambodia was 0.03 in 1960.
Cambodia ranks 114th globally in physicians as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Cambodia in 2019 was 0.21. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_physicians,
title = {Cambodia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}