Greenland Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Greenland's physicians was 1.14 in 1980, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 25.4% increase from 1979. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–1980.
Overview
Greenland's physicians stood at 1.14 in 1980, a rise of +0.23 from 1970. Greenland ranked 32nd globally.
Greenland’s physician density has shown a modest decline since the early 1960s, falling from an all‑time peak of 1.17 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960 to an all‑time trough of 0.91 in 1970, before modestly recovering to 1.14 in 1980, the latest year reported by the World Bank. The 1980 figure places Greenland at rank 32 globally, slightly below Bahrain’s 1.09 and United Arab Emirates’ 1.07, but above Libya’s 1.33 and Albania’s 1.37, reflecting a relatively low but improving supply of medical professionals compared with peers. The three‑year coverage of the data limits a detailed assessment of recent dynamics, yet the upward movement from the 1970 trough suggests that policy interventions or demographic shifts may have begun to address the shortage. Continued investment in medical education and retention incentives will be crucial to sustain this positive trajectory and further narrow the gap with higher‑ranking neighboring economies.
Data & projection
Analysis
Greenland's physicians was 1.14 in 1980, a rise of +0.23 from 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greenland's physicians was 1.14 in 1980. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 25.4% increase from the previous year.
Greenland's physicians peaked at 1.17 in 1960.
The lowest physicians in Greenland was 0.91 in 1970.
Greenland ranks 32nd globally in physicians as of 1980.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Greenland in 1980 was 1.14. This ranks 32nd in the world.
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title = {Greenland Physicians},
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publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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