Estonia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Estonia's physicians was 3.43 in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Estonia's physicians stood at 3.43 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.43 by 2025. Estonia ranked 47th globally.
Estonia has experienced a moderate increase in the number of physicians per capita over the past four decades. The country's physician-to-population ratio peaked in 1991, with 3.53 physicians per 1,000 people, coinciding with the country's transition to independence from the Soviet Union. This rate declined to 2.78 physicians per 1,000 people in 2001, following the economic downturn. However, the ratio has steadily risen since then, reaching 3.43 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025, ranking Estonia 47th globally. This growth is comparable to that of the United Kingdom, which boasts a similar physician-to-population ratio of 3.45 physicians per 1,000 people. Hungary, another peer, has a lower ratio of 3.33 physicians per 1,000 people. The trend in Estonia's physician-to-population ratio is expected to continue, driven by advancements in healthcare infrastructure and a growing economy, assuming the country's healthcare system adapts to the needs of its aging population.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.43 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.43 | −0.04 | #47 |
| 2022 | 3.47 | +0.04 | #38 |
| 2021 | 3.43 | −0.05 | #39 |
| 2020 | 3.48 | +0.01 | #36 |
| 2019 | 3.47 | −0.01 | #36 |
| 2018 | 3.48 | +0.02 | #31 |
| 2017 | 3.47 | +0.01 | #28 |
| 2016 | 3.46 | +0.04 | #29 |
| 2015 | 3.42 | +0.06 | #28 |
| 2014 | 3.36 | +0.03 | #31 |
| 2013 | 3.34 | +0.05 | #31 |
| 2012 | 3.28 | −0.01 | #31 |
| 2011 | 3.29 | +0.05 | #29 |
| 2010 | 3.24 | −0.04 | #30 |
| 2009 | 3.28 | −0.06 | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia 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
Estonia's physicians was 3.43 in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Estonia's physicians peaked at 3.53 in 1991.
The lowest physicians in Estonia was 2.78 in 2001.
Estonia ranks 47th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's physicians is projected to reach 3.43 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Estonia in 2025 was 3.43. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_physicians,
title = {Estonia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}