Haiti Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Haiti's physicians was 0.31 in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Haiti's physicians stood at 0.31 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.31 by 2025. Haiti ranked 100th globally.
Haiti's physician-to-population ratio has demonstrated a modest yet persistent improvement over the past six decades, with the country's per capita physician count rising from a low of 0.07 in 1965 to a peak of 0.31 in 2025. This growth represents a fourfold increase, albeit from a very low starting point, with Haiti's physician-to-population ratio still ranking among the lowest globally. In comparison, Afghanistan, a peer country, boasts a slightly higher ratio of 0.32. Haiti's progress is a testament to the country's efforts to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure, despite ongoing challenges related to poverty, inequality, and limited access to healthcare services. The latest figure of 0.31 physicians per 1,000 people underscores the ongoing need for investment in healthcare and human capital development. A sustained commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and increasing access to quality medical services would be crucial to reversing the trend of Haiti's relatively low physician-to-population ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.31 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.31 | +0.02 | #100 |
| 2022 | 0.29 | +0.05 | #90 |
| 2018 | 0.24 | +0.15 | #125 |
| 2015 | 0.09 | −0.15 | #113 |
| 2013 | 0.23 | +0.09 | #100 |
| 2011 | 0.14 | −0.10 | #99 |
| 1998 | 0.24 | +0.08 | #82 |
| 1995 | 0.16 | +0.07 | #107 |
| 1993 | 0.09 | +0.01 | #97 |
| 1992 | 0.08 | +0.00 | #84 |
| 1990 | 0.08 | −0.06 | #121 |
| 1988 | 0.14 | +0.01 | #49 |
| 1985 | 0.14 | −0.00 | #59 |
| 1984 | 0.14 | +0.03 | #63 |
| 1981 | 0.11 | +0.03 | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's physicians was 0.31 in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
Haiti's physicians peaked at 0.31 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Haiti was 0.07 in 1965.
Haiti ranks 100th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Haiti's physicians is projected to reach 0.31 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Haiti in 2025 was 0.31. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_physicians,
title = {Haiti Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}