Israel Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Israel's physicians was 3.91 in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Israel's physicians stood at 3.91 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.91 by 2025. Israel ranked 34th globally.
Israel’s density of physicians rose steadily from 2.47 per 1,000 people in 1960 to a peak of 3.91 in 2025, placing it 34th globally. The 42‑year trajectory reflects a gradual expansion of medical education capacity and health‑system investment, outpacing the early‑stage trough yet remaining modest compared with peers such as Saudi Arabia’s 3.94 and Ireland’s 4.02 physicians per 1,000. The increase aligns with broader OECD trends of bolstering health‑care workforces to meet aging population demands, while Israel’s relatively high rank among a diverse set of economies underscores the effectiveness of its policy mix of public funding and private sector participation. Although the upward path has been consistent, future growth may hinge on addressing physician retention, expanding residency slots, and integrating telemedicine, which could sustain or accelerate the current positive momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.98 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.91 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.91 | +0.11 | #34 |
| 2023 | 3.80 | +0.11 | #12 |
| 2022 | 3.69 | +0.05 | #31 |
| 2021 | 3.64 | +0.07 | #32 |
| 2020 | 3.57 | +0.05 | #33 |
| 2019 | 3.52 | +0.04 | #33 |
| 2018 | 3.48 | +0.05 | #32 |
| 2017 | 3.43 | +0.01 | #30 |
| 2016 | 3.42 | −0.01 | #30 |
| 2015 | 3.43 | −0.01 | #26 |
| 2014 | 3.44 | −0.03 | #26 |
| 2013 | 3.47 | −0.03 | #24 |
| 2012 | 3.50 | −0.02 | #25 |
| 2011 | 3.52 | +0.00 | #23 |
| 2010 | 3.52 | −0.01 | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel 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
Israel's physicians was 3.91 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Israel's physicians peaked at 3.91 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Israel was 2.47 in 1960.
Israel ranks 34th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's physicians is projected to reach 3.91 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Israel in 2025 was 3.91. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_physicians,
title = {Israel Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}