Ghana Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Ghana's physicians was 0.28 in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ghana's physicians stood at 0.28 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.28 by 2025. Ghana ranked 107th globally.
Ghana’s physician density has risen from 0.05 per 1,000 people in 1960 to a peak of 0.28 in 2025, placing the country at rank 107 globally. The all‑time trough of 0.04 in 1989 marked a low point that preceded a steady climb over the subsequent three decades, reflecting expanded medical training programmes and modest health‑sector investment. By 2025 Ghana matches Angola’s 0.28 physicians per 1,000 and exceeds Guinea’s 0.26, suggesting that its progress is comparable to other lower‑income West African states. Despite the improvement, the density remains far below the sub‑Saharan African average of roughly 0.5, indicating persistent shortages in both urban and rural areas. Continued expansion of medical schools, retention incentives for doctors, and greater public spending on health could accelerate the upward trajectory, while fiscal constraints or brain‑drain could stall further gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.31 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.28 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.28 | +0.02 | #107 |
| 2023 | 0.27 | +0.12 | #45 |
| 2022 | 0.14 | +0.02 | #110 |
| 2021 | 0.13 | −0.04 | #109 |
| 2020 | 0.17 | +0.06 | #115 |
| 2019 | 0.10 | −0.04 | #122 |
| 2018 | 0.14 | +0.06 | #136 |
| 2017 | 0.09 | −0.03 | #130 |
| 2016 | 0.12 | +0.01 | #115 |
| 2015 | 0.11 | +0.01 | #108 |
| 2014 | 0.11 | +0.01 | #115 |
| 2013 | 0.10 | +0.01 | #107 |
| 2012 | 0.09 | −0.00 | #111 |
| 2011 | 0.10 | +0.00 | #105 |
| 2010 | 0.09 | +0.01 | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's physicians was 0.28 in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's physicians peaked at 0.28 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Ghana was 0.04 in 1989.
Ghana ranks 107th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's physicians is projected to reach 0.28 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Ghana in 2025 was 0.28. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_physicians,
title = {Ghana Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}