Croatia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Croatia's physicians was 4.15 in 2025, ranked 25th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Croatia's physicians stood at 4.15 in 2025, a rise of +0.24 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.15 by 2025. Croatia ranked 25th globally.
Croatia's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a steady upward trend since 1980, with the most recent data (2025) indicating 4.15 physicians per 1,000 people, a figure comparable to that of Cyprus. This rate has significantly improved from the trough of 1.67 physicians per 1,000 people in 1980, reflecting the country's advancements in healthcare infrastructure. The peak ratio of 4.15 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025, observed in the current data, underscores the country's ongoing efforts in healthcare development. Croatia's physician-to-population ratio is lower than that of more developed economies, such as Australia, which boasts a ratio of 4.34 physicians per 1,000 people. However, it is comparable to Italy, another peer country, with a ratio of 4.27 physicians per 1,000 people. The trajectory of Croatia's physician-to-population ratio is likely to continue to rise, driven by sustained investments in healthcare and improvements in the country's economic conditions.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 4.15 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.15 | +0.24 | #25 |
| 2022 | 3.91 | +0.18 | #26 |
| 2021 | 3.73 | +0.13 | #29 |
| 2020 | 3.61 | +0.02 | #32 |
| 2019 | 3.59 | +0.09 | #30 |
| 2018 | 3.50 | +0.09 | #30 |
| 2017 | 3.40 | +0.14 | #33 |
| 2016 | 3.27 | +0.06 | #34 |
| 2015 | 3.21 | +0.06 | #32 |
| 2014 | 3.15 | +0.11 | #38 |
| 2013 | 3.04 | +0.04 | #41 |
| 2012 | 3.00 | +0.08 | #40 |
| 2011 | 2.92 | +0.06 | #37 |
| 2010 | 2.86 | +0.12 | #38 |
| 2009 | 2.74 | +0.01 | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's physicians was 4.15 in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's physicians peaked at 4.15 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Croatia was 1.67 in 1980.
Croatia ranks 25th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's physicians is projected to reach 4.15 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Croatia in 2025 was 4.15. This ranks 25th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_physicians,
title = {Croatia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}