Denmark Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Denmark's physicians was 4.50 in 2021, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Denmark's physicians stood at 4.50 in 2021, a rise of +0.12 from 2020. Denmark ranked 13th globally.
Denmark's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a consistent upward trend over the past three decades, with the country ranking among the top 15 globally in 2021. At 4.50 physicians per 1,000 people, Denmark's ratio has more than doubled since its all-time low of 2.43 physicians in 1991. This increase is comparable to Germany, which also reached a ratio of 4.50 physicians in 2021. Meanwhile, the ratio in Denmark has remained stable since 2000, with no significant fluctuations during this period. The country's strong healthcare system and high standard of living likely contribute to its favorable physician-to-population ratio. A decline in the country's aging population or changes in healthcare policies could potentially alter this trend, potentially leading to a decrease in the ratio in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.50 | +0.12 | #13 |
| 2020 | 4.38 | +0.13 | #15 |
| 2019 | 4.25 | +0.06 | #17 |
| 2018 | 4.20 | +0.09 | #17 |
| 2017 | 4.11 | +0.11 | #17 |
| 2016 | 4.00 | +0.07 | #18 |
| 2015 | 3.93 | +0.05 | #15 |
| 2014 | 3.88 | +0.03 | #19 |
| 2013 | 3.85 | +0.01 | #19 |
| 2012 | 3.84 | +0.05 | #18 |
| 2011 | 3.79 | +0.06 | #20 |
| 2010 | 3.73 | +0.08 | #18 |
| 2009 | 3.65 | +0.07 | #17 |
| 2008 | 3.58 | +0.12 | #20 |
| 2007 | 3.46 | +0.03 | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark 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
Denmark's physicians was 4.50 in 2021. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's physicians peaked at 4.50 in 2021.
The lowest physicians in Denmark was 2.43 in 1991.
Denmark ranks 13th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Denmark in 2021 was 4.50. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_physicians,
title = {Denmark Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}