Hungary Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Hungary's physicians was 3.33 in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Hungary's physicians stood at 3.33 in 2025, a decline of +0.13 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.33 by 2025. Hungary ranked 48th globally.
Hungary's physician density has fluctuated over the 64 years of recorded data, with the latest figure standing at 3.33 physicians per 1000 people in 2025. This places Hungary 48th globally, alongside France which has an identical density of 3.33, and slightly behind the United Kingdom with 3.45. The country's all-time peak was reached in 2003 with 3.78 physicians per 1000 people, while the lowest point was in 1960 with 1.50. In comparison to its peers, Hungary's density is higher than Singapore's 3.17, but lower than Estonia's 3.43. As the country's physician density has been declining since its peak in 2003, a reversal of this trend would likely require significant investments in medical education and healthcare infrastructure to attract and retain more physicians, potentially altering the trajectory of Hungary's physician density in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.33 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.33 | −0.13 | #48 |
| 2022 | 3.46 | +0.16 | #39 |
| 2021 | 3.30 | +0.16 | #44 |
| 2020 | 3.14 | −0.35 | #47 |
| 2019 | 3.49 | +0.11 | #34 |
| 2018 | 3.38 | +0.06 | #34 |
| 2017 | 3.33 | +0.11 | #34 |
| 2016 | 3.21 | +0.11 | #37 |
| 2015 | 3.10 | −0.23 | #37 |
| 2014 | 3.33 | +0.12 | #32 |
| 2013 | 3.21 | +0.12 | #33 |
| 2012 | 3.09 | +0.12 | #37 |
| 2011 | 2.97 | +0.09 | #36 |
| 2010 | 2.88 | −0.15 | #37 |
| 2009 | 3.03 | −0.07 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's physicians was 3.33 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous year.
Hungary's physicians peaked at 3.78 in 2003.
The lowest physicians in Hungary was 1.50 in 1960.
Hungary ranks 48th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Hungary's physicians is projected to reach 3.33 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Hungary in 2025 was 3.33. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_physicians,
title = {Hungary Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}