Grenada Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Grenada's physicians was 1.38 in 2018, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2018.
Overview
Grenada's physicians stood at 1.38 in 2018, a rise of +0.03 from 2017. Grenada ranked 90th globally.
Grenada’s physician density rose from 0.22 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960, the all‑time trough, to 1.38 in 2018, the all‑time peak and the most recent World Bank estimate, ranking the country 90th globally. This 527 % increase over 58 years reflects gradual expansion of medical training capacity and modest health‑sector investment, yet the level remains below the Dominican Republic’s 1.43 and close to Peru’s 1.37, its nearest peers in the 2020 World Bank ranking. The 16‑year coverage window for the data series captures the latter half of the 20th century and the first two decades of the 21st, periods when regional initiatives such as the Caribbean Development Bank’s health projects were active. Although Grenada has narrowed the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours, the physician‑to‑population ratio still lags behind the regional average of roughly 2.0. Continued fiscal commitment to medical education and retention incentives will be essential if the upward trajectory is to be sustained and accelerated.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.38 | +0.03 | #90 |
| 2017 | 1.35 | +0.73 | #87 |
| 2006 | 0.63 | +0.09 | #82 |
| 2003 | 0.53 | −0.00 | #79 |
| 2002 | 0.54 | −0.00 | #82 |
| 2001 | 0.54 | −0.00 | #86 |
| 2000 | 0.54 | −0.01 | #86 |
| 1999 | 0.55 | +0.16 | #74 |
| 1997 | 0.39 | −0.26 | #89 |
| 1995 | 0.65 | +0.07 | #84 |
| 1993 | 0.58 | +0.08 | #75 |
| 1990 | 0.50 | −0.05 | #93 |
| 1988 | 0.55 | +0.06 | #35 |
| 1984 | 0.49 | +0.14 | #48 |
| 1970 | 0.35 | +0.12 | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Grenada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Grenada's physicians was 1.38 in 2018. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
Grenada's physicians peaked at 1.38 in 2018.
The lowest physicians in Grenada was 0.22 in 1960.
Grenada ranks 90th globally in physicians as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Grenada in 2018 was 1.38. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_grenada_physicians,
title = {Grenada Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/grenada/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}