Guinea Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Guinea's physicians was 0.26 in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 23.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guinea's physicians stood at 0.26 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.26 by 2025. Guinea ranked 108th globally.
Guinea’s physician density has risen from a historic low of 0.02 in 1970 to 0.26 in 2025, the highest level recorded since the series began in 1960 and placing the country 108th worldwide. This increase represents a six‑fold expansion over five decades, yet the figure remains modest when compared with regional peers such as Ghana (0.28) and Angola (0.28). The early post‑independence period saw the trough of 0.02, reflecting limited health‑care infrastructure, while the gradual climb began in the 1990s as government and donor programs expanded medical training. Although the 2025 peak of 0.26 marks a notable achievement, the density is still far below the World Health Organization’s threshold of 2.3 physicians per 1,000 population needed for basic coverage. Continued investment in medical education and retention incentives will be essential to sustain the upward trajectory and close the gap with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.26 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.26 | +0.05 | #108 |
| 2022 | 0.21 | −0.01 | #97 |
| 2018 | 0.22 | +0.14 | #128 |
| 2016 | 0.08 | −0.00 | #122 |
| 2015 | 0.08 | −0.08 | #114 |
| 2014 | 0.16 | +0.06 | #113 |
| 2005 | 0.10 | −0.01 | #100 |
| 2004 | 0.11 | +0.02 | #117 |
| 2000 | 0.09 | −0.04 | #99 |
| 1995 | 0.13 | −0.02 | #112 |
| 1994 | 0.15 | +0.02 | #73 |
| 1990 | 0.13 | +0.11 | #111 |
| 1985 | 0.03 | +0.00 | #70 |
| 1982 | 0.02 | +0.00 | #47 |
| 1981 | 0.02 | +0.00 | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea's physicians was 0.26 in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 23.1% increase from the previous year.
Guinea's physicians peaked at 0.26 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Guinea was 0.02 in 1970.
Guinea ranks 108th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea's physicians is projected to reach 0.26 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Guinea in 2025 was 0.26. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_physicians,
title = {Guinea Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}