Guam Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Guam's physicians was 1.08 in 1999, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from 1998. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–1999.
Overview
Guam's physicians stood at 1.08 in 1999, a decline of +0.10 from 1986. Guam ranked 63rd globally.
Guam recorded 1.08 physicians per 1,000 people in 1999, marking its lowest level during the available data period and ranking 63rd globally. This figure represents a decline from its all-time high of 1.19 in 1986, the earliest year with recorded data, indicating a reduction in physician density over the 13-year span. Compared to peer countries with similar rankings, Guam’s 1999 level was slightly higher than St. Kitts and Nevis at 1.03 but lower than Peru’s 1.14 and Colombia’s 1.22. The downward trend from 1.19 in 1986 to 1.08 in 1999 suggests a contraction in the availability of medical practitioners relative to population size during this era. While the data coverage is limited to two observations, the decline raises questions about healthcare workforce retention or demographic pressures. Absent policy interventions such as increased medical training capacity or incentives for healthcare professionals, the physician-to-population ratio may remain constrained, potentially affecting access to care in future decades.
Data & projection
Analysis
Guam's physicians was 1.08 in 1999, a decline of −0.10 from 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's physicians was 1.08 in 1999. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous year.
Guam's physicians peaked at 1.19 in 1986.
The lowest physicians in Guam was 1.08 in 1999.
Guam ranks 63rd globally in physicians as of 1999.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Guam in 1999 was 1.08. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_physicians,
title = {Guam Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}