Greece Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Greece's physicians was 6.85 in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Greece's physicians stood at 6.85 in 2025, a rise of +0.28 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.85 by 2025. Greece ranked 2nd globally.
Greece's remarkable growth in the number of physicians has been a defining feature of its healthcare sector over the past six decades. From a mere 1.20 physicians per 1,000 people in 1961, the country has witnessed a substantial increase, with the number now standing at 6.85 physicians per 1,000 people as of 2025. This represents a 466.67% rise, outpacing several of its European peers, including Portugal, which has 6.29 physicians per 1,000 people as of 2025. Greece's surge in physicians has enabled it to provide relatively high-quality healthcare services, contributing to the country's improved health outcomes. Notably, this trend is mirrored in Seychelles, which boasts the highest number of physicians globally, with 7.33 per 1,000 people as of 2025. Should Greece's economic growth continue to drive investments in healthcare infrastructure and human resources, the country is likely to maintain its upward trajectory in terms of physician density.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 6.85 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.85 | +0.28 | #2 |
| 2022 | 6.58 | +0.21 | #2 |
| 2021 | 6.37 | +0.18 | #2 |
| 2020 | 6.19 | +0.02 | #3 |
| 2019 | 6.16 | +0.06 | #5 |
| 2018 | 6.11 | +0.04 | #5 |
| 2017 | 6.07 | −0.05 | #4 |
| 2016 | 6.12 | +0.22 | #3 |
| 2015 | 5.90 | +0.04 | #2 |
| 2014 | 5.87 | +0.06 | #4 |
| 2013 | 5.81 | +0.03 | #3 |
| 2012 | 5.78 | +0.00 | #3 |
| 2011 | 5.77 | +0.02 | #3 |
| 2010 | 5.76 | −0.04 | #2 |
| 2009 | 5.79 | +0.08 | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's physicians was 6.85 in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Greece's physicians peaked at 6.85 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Greece was 1.20 in 1961.
Greece ranks 2nd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greece's physicians is projected to reach 6.85 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Greece in 2025 was 6.85. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_physicians,
title = {Greece Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}