Chad Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Chad's physicians was 0.10 in 2025, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 20.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chad's physicians stood at 0.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025. Chad ranked 127th globally.
Chad's physician-to-population ratio has experienced a steady yet limited improvement over the past five decades. The country's ratio peaked in 2025 at 0.10 physicians per 1,000 people, the highest value on record, although this still ranks Chad as the 127th globally. In contrast, the decade that followed the 1960s saw a significant decline, with the trough occurring in 1965 at a mere 0.01 physicians per 1,000 people. Comparatively, neighboring countries such as Malawi and The Gambia have made more substantial strides, with Malawi boasting a slightly higher ratio of 0.10 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025. The gradual increase in Chad's physician-to-population ratio is a positive sign, yet it remains a telling indicator of the country's underdeveloped healthcare infrastructure. A significant increase in government investment in healthcare and medical education would likely be necessary to accelerate this trend and improve Chad's global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.11 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.10 | +0.02 | #127 |
| 2023 | 0.09 | +0.00 | #54 |
| 2022 | 0.08 | +0.03 | #119 |
| 2021 | 0.06 | −0.00 | #121 |
| 2020 | 0.06 | +0.01 | #132 |
| 2019 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #131 |
| 2018 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #153 |
| 2017 | 0.04 | +0.01 | #137 |
| 2016 | 0.04 | −0.01 | #129 |
| 2015 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2014 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #123 |
| 2013 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #116 |
| 2012 | 0.04 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2006 | 0.03 | −0.00 | #100 |
| 2004 | 0.04 | +0.01 | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's physicians was 0.10 in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 20.7% increase from the previous year.
Chad's physicians peaked at 0.10 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Chad was 0.01 in 1960.
Chad ranks 127th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's physicians is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Chad in 2025 was 0.10. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_physicians,
title = {Chad Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}