Cuba Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Cuba's physicians was 9.54 in 2021, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Cuba's physicians stood at 9.54 in 2021, a rise of +0.25 from 2020. Cuba ranked 1st globally.
Cuba boasts the highest physician-to-population ratio globally, with 9.54 physicians per 1,000 people as of 2021. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the country's relentless focus on healthcare since the early years of the socialist revolution. Notably, Cuba's physician-to-population ratio has experienced a significant resurgence since the 1970s when it hit an all-time low of 0.82, a stark contrast to its current status as a global leader. In comparison, Greece, another country with a strong healthcare system, lags behind with 6.37 physicians per 1,000 people. Cuba's remarkable growth can be attributed to the government's emphasis on medical education and healthcare infrastructure development. However, the country's aging population and increasing healthcare needs may pose a challenge to sustaining this ratio in the future. A significant influx of foreign investment or innovative healthcare policies could potentially alter the trajectory of Cuba's physician-to-population ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.54 | +0.25 | #1 |
| 2020 | 9.29 | +0.61 | #1 |
| 2019 | 8.68 | +0.17 | #1 |
| 2018 | 8.51 | +0.32 | #1 |
| 2017 | 8.19 | +0.18 | #1 |
| 2016 | 8.00 | +0.20 | #1 |
| 2015 | 7.80 | +0.22 | #1 |
| 2014 | 7.58 | +0.17 | #2 |
| 2013 | 7.41 | +0.15 | #2 |
| 2012 | 7.26 | +0.30 | #2 |
| 2011 | 6.96 | +0.19 | #2 |
| 2010 | 6.77 | +0.14 | #1 |
| 2009 | 6.63 | +0.03 | #1 |
| 2008 | 6.60 | +0.19 | #1 |
| 2007 | 6.42 | +0.08 | #1 |
Analysis
Cuba's physicians was 9.54 in 2021, a rise of +0.25 from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's physicians was 9.54 in 2021. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's physicians peaked at 9.54 in 2021.
The lowest physicians in Cuba was 0.82 in 1970.
Cuba ranks 1st globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Cuba in 2021 was 9.54. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_physicians,
title = {Cuba Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}