Colombia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Colombia's physicians was 2.68 in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Colombia's physicians stood at 2.68 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.68 by 2025. Colombia ranked 63rd globally.
Colombia's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a steady increase over the past five decades, rising from a low of 0.35 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960 to 2.68 in 2025. This represents a significant growth in healthcare resources, with the country ranking 63rd globally in terms of physician density. Notably, Colombia's progress mirrors that of its peer, Mexico, which also boasts a ratio of 2.67 physicians per 1,000 people. The trend suggests that Colombia's healthcare system has made substantial strides since the 1960s, indicating an improvement in access to medical services for its citizens. However, the country still lags behind its peer, Japan, which has a higher ratio of 2.77 physicians per 1,000 people. To further enhance its healthcare infrastructure, Colombia will need to prioritize investments in medical education and training to continue sustaining this upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.74 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.68 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.68 | +0.14 | #63 |
| 2023 | 2.54 | +0.07 | #22 |
| 2021 | 2.47 | +0.07 | #64 |
| 2020 | 2.39 | +0.08 | #64 |
| 2019 | 2.32 | +0.08 | #66 |
| 2018 | 2.24 | +0.08 | #68 |
| 2017 | 2.16 | +0.07 | #69 |
| 2016 | 2.09 | +0.07 | #66 |
| 2015 | 2.02 | +0.06 | #64 |
| 2014 | 1.96 | +0.08 | #70 |
| 2013 | 1.88 | +0.07 | #68 |
| 2012 | 1.81 | +0.06 | #67 |
| 2011 | 1.75 | +0.09 | #67 |
| 2010 | 1.67 | +0.05 | #71 |
| 2009 | 1.62 | +0.05 | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's physicians was 2.68 in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Colombia's physicians peaked at 2.68 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Colombia was 0.35 in 1960.
Colombia ranks 63rd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's physicians is projected to reach 2.68 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Colombia in 2025 was 2.68. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_physicians,
title = {Colombia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}