Guyana Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Guyana's physicians was 1.39 in 2020, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 22.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2020.
Overview
Guyana's physicians stood at 1.39 in 2020, a decline of +0.40 from 2018. Guyana ranked 81st globally.
Guyana’s density of physicians rose from 0.26 per 1,000 people in 1960 to a modest 1.39 in 2020, placing it 81st globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 0.11 in 1993, reaching an all‑time peak of 1.79 in 2018 before a slight decline to the current level. Compared with regional peers, Guyana’s 2020 figure remains below Peru’s 1.44 and Tunisia’s 1.31, suggesting that despite steady improvements the health workforce is still less abundant than in several neighboring states. The 14‑year coverage window captures a period of gradual expansion in medical education and public‑sector recruitment, yet the recent dip from the 2018 peak indicates vulnerability to fiscal constraints or migration of health professionals. Continued investment in training capacity and retention incentives will be essential to sustain the long‑term rise in physician availability.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.39 | −0.40 | #81 |
| 2018 | 1.79 | +1.10 | #80 |
| 2010 | 0.69 | +0.47 | #93 |
| 2009 | 0.21 | −0.27 | #105 |
| 2000 | 0.48 | +0.30 | #88 |
| 1997 | 0.18 | −0.15 | #95 |
| 1995 | 0.33 | +0.22 | #95 |
| 1993 | 0.11 | −0.06 | #95 |
| 1990 | 0.17 | +0.00 | #108 |
| 1985 | 0.17 | +0.00 | #52 |
| 1984 | 0.17 | −0.08 | #60 |
| 1975 | 0.25 | +0.01 | #45 |
| 1970 | 0.24 | −0.02 | #78 |
| 1960 | 0.26 | – | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guyana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guyana's physicians was 1.39 in 2020. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 22.5% decrease from the previous year.
Guyana's physicians peaked at 1.79 in 2018.
The lowest physicians in Guyana was 0.11 in 1993.
Guyana ranks 81st globally in physicians as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Guyana in 2020 was 1.39. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guyana_physicians,
title = {Guyana Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guyana/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}