Eritrea Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Eritrea's physicians was 0.09 in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Eritrea's physicians stood at 0.09 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.09 by 2025. Eritrea ranked 130th globally.
Eritrea’s physician density has risen from 0.02 physicians per 1,000 people in 1993 to 0.09 in 2025, marking the highest level recorded over the 26‑year series and placing the country at rank 130 globally. This three‑fold increase reflects gradual expansion of medical training capacity and modest health‑sector investment, yet the absolute figure remains well below regional peers such as Rwanda (0.08) and Malawi (0.10). The modest upward trajectory contrasts with the early‑1990s trough, when the health workforce was severely constrained by limited infrastructure and post‑conflict reconstruction. While the 2025 peak demonstrates progress, Eritrea’s physician density still lags behind the World Bank’s regional average, highlighting persistent gaps in service provision. Continued prioritisation of medical education, retention incentives, and partnership with international donors could accelerate growth, potentially shifting the long‑term trend upward in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.09 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.09 | +0.00 | #130 |
| 2022 | 0.09 | +0.00 | #118 |
| 2021 | 0.09 | −0.00 | #116 |
| 2020 | 0.09 | +0.01 | #124 |
| 2019 | 0.08 | −0.01 | #126 |
| 2018 | 0.09 | +0.02 | #145 |
| 2017 | 0.07 | −0.00 | #134 |
| 2016 | 0.07 | +0.00 | #124 |
| 2015 | 0.07 | +0.00 | #116 |
| 2014 | 0.07 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2013 | 0.06 | +0.01 | #112 |
| 2012 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #115 |
| 2011 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #112 |
| 2010 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #130 |
| 2009 | 0.04 | −0.00 | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eritrea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eritrea's physicians was 0.09 in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 1.4% increase from the previous year.
Eritrea's physicians peaked at 0.09 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Eritrea was 0.02 in 1993.
Eritrea ranks 130th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eritrea's physicians is projected to reach 0.09 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Eritrea in 2025 was 0.09. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eritrea_physicians,
title = {Eritrea Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eritrea/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}