Finland Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Finland's physicians was 3.61 in 2021, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Finland's physicians stood at 3.61 in 2021, a decline of +0.00 from 2020. Finland ranked 34th globally.
Finland’s density of physicians rose from 3.00 per 1,000 people in 1990 to a peak of 3.77 in 2009, before settling at 3.61 in 2021, ranking 34th globally. The all‑time trough of 2.19 in 1995 marked a low point that preceded a sustained expansion of the health workforce, driven by policy reforms and increased medical school enrolments. The 2021 figure places Finland just above the United States (3.58) and slightly below Israel (3.64) and Seychelles (3.63), suggesting that its physician supply remains competitive among high‑income peers. Over the 32‑year coverage period the upward trajectory has been steady, with the most recent decade showing modest growth rather than the rapid gains of the early 2000s. Continued investment in training capacity and retention incentives could maintain this positive momentum, while demographic shifts or fiscal constraints would be the primary factors capable of altering the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.61 | −0.00 | #34 |
| 2020 | 3.61 | +0.04 | #31 |
| 2019 | 3.57 | +0.10 | #32 |
| 2018 | 3.46 | +0.03 | #33 |
| 2017 | 3.44 | +0.02 | #29 |
| 2016 | 3.42 | −0.00 | #31 |
| 2015 | 3.42 | −0.03 | #27 |
| 2014 | 3.45 | +0.06 | #25 |
| 2013 | 3.39 | −0.17 | #29 |
| 2012 | 3.56 | +0.01 | #24 |
| 2011 | 3.54 | +0.10 | #22 |
| 2010 | 3.44 | −0.34 | #25 |
| 2009 | 3.78 | +0.03 | #11 |
| 2008 | 3.74 | +0.01 | #12 |
| 2007 | 3.73 | +0.04 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland 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
Finland's physicians was 3.61 in 2021. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's physicians peaked at 3.78 in 2009.
The lowest physicians in Finland was 2.19 in 1995.
Finland ranks 34th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Finland in 2021 was 3.61. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_physicians,
title = {Finland Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}