Indonesia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Indonesia's physicians was 0.67 in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's physicians stood at 0.67 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.67 by 2025. Indonesia ranked 89th globally.
Indonesia's physician-to-population ratio has experienced significant growth since its all-time trough in 1960, when the country had a mere 0.02 physicians per 1,000 people. By 2021, this number had peaked at 0.69, indicating a substantial improvement in the country's healthcare infrastructure. However, Indonesia's current ratio of 0.67 physicians per 1,000 people, as of 2025, ranks 89th globally. In comparison, Eswatini, a peer country, has a slightly higher ratio of 0.68 physicians per 1,000 people. While Indonesia's progress is notable, the country still lags behind other nations in the region. The country's growth in this indicator is expected to continue, driven by government initiatives to improve healthcare access and quality. A significant increase in healthcare investment and a corresponding expansion of the country's medical workforce would be required to surpass its 2021 peak and move closer to the ratios of more developed nations.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.69 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.67 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.67 | +0.15 | #89 |
| 2023 | 0.52 | −0.16 | #39 |
| 2022 | 0.68 | −0.01 | #79 |
| 2021 | 0.69 | +0.07 | #91 |
| 2020 | 0.62 | +0.16 | #100 |
| 2019 | 0.46 | +0.04 | #106 |
| 2018 | 0.42 | +0.05 | #115 |
| 2017 | 0.37 | +0.10 | #113 |
| 2015 | 0.27 | +0.07 | #102 |
| 2012 | 0.20 | −0.04 | #102 |
| 2010 | 0.24 | −0.02 | #110 |
| 2009 | 0.26 | +0.13 | #102 |
| 2003 | 0.13 | +0.07 | #90 |
| 1993 | 0.06 | −0.09 | #102 |
| 1991 | 0.15 | +0.00 | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's physicians was 0.67 in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from the previous year.
Indonesia's physicians peaked at 0.69 in 2021.
The lowest physicians in Indonesia was 0.02 in 1960.
Indonesia ranks 89th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's physicians is projected to reach 0.67 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Indonesia in 2025 was 0.67. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_physicians,
title = {Indonesia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}