Chile Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Chile's physicians was 3.70 in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Chile's physicians stood at 3.70 in 2025, a rise of +0.37 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.70 by 2025. Chile ranked 40th globally.
Chile’s density of physicians per 1,000 people has risen steadily from a low of 0.56 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 3.70 in 2025, placing the country 40th globally. The trough of 0.46 in 1970 reflects a period of limited health‑sector investment, after which expansion accelerated, reaching the current level that exceeds the 2025 figures for China (3.60) and Paraguay (3.56) and approaches those of Belgium (3.75) and Armenia (3.72). Over the 31‑year coverage span, the average increase of roughly 0.09 physicians per 1,000 annually signals a robust scaling of medical education and workforce expansion. Continued growth will depend on policy measures that sustain training capacity, improve rural distribution, and address financing pressures; without such interventions, the upward trajectory may moderate, while targeted reforms could push Chile nearer to the levels of higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.88 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.70 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.70 | +0.37 | #40 |
| 2023 | 3.33 | +0.16 | #16 |
| 2022 | 3.18 | +0.20 | #47 |
| 2021 | 2.98 | +0.18 | #52 |
| 2020 | 2.80 | +0.17 | #54 |
| 2019 | 2.63 | +0.06 | #53 |
| 2018 | 2.57 | +0.14 | #54 |
| 2017 | 2.43 | +0.14 | #57 |
| 2016 | 2.29 | +0.15 | #61 |
| 2015 | 2.14 | +0.12 | #60 |
| 2014 | 2.02 | +0.15 | #68 |
| 2013 | 1.87 | +0.13 | #70 |
| 2012 | 1.74 | +0.16 | #69 |
| 2011 | 1.58 | +0.15 | #71 |
| 2010 | 1.42 | +0.40 | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's physicians was 3.70 in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 11.0% increase from the previous year.
Chile's physicians peaked at 3.70 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Chile was 0.46 in 1970.
Chile ranks 40th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's physicians is projected to reach 3.70 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Chile in 2025 was 3.70. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_physicians,
title = {Chile Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}