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Jamaica Physicians

Physicians per 1,000 people  SH.MED.PHYS.ZS

0.51 +0.05 (+11.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 0.85 (2003) Source World Bank

Jamaica Physicians (1960–2025)

Overview

Jamaica's physicians stood at 0.51 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.51 by 2025. Jamaica ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.52 - -
2025* trend 0.51 - -
2025 0.51 +0.05 #92
2023 0.46 −0.09 #40
2018 0.55 +0.08 #111
2016 0.47 +0.04 #101
2015 0.43 +0.04 #96
2014 0.39 −0.09 #102
2013 0.48 +0.12 #92
2012 0.36 −0.04 #98
2008 0.41 −0.44 #97
2003 0.85 +0.28 #73
1995 0.57 +0.10 #87
1993 0.47 −0.10 #79
1990 0.57 +0.08 #90
1984 0.49 +0.13 #49
1981 0.36 −0.00 #57
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.3% Real rate -1.1%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamaica's physicians?

Jamaica's physicians was 0.51 in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 11.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Jamaica?

Jamaica's physicians peaked at 0.85 in 2003.

What was the lowest physicians in Jamaica?

The lowest physicians in Jamaica was 0.36 in 1981.

How does Jamaica rank in physicians?

Jamaica ranks 92nd globally in physicians as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for physicians?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected physicians of Jamaica in 2025?

Jamaica's physicians is projected to reach 0.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the physicians of Jamaica in 2025?

The physicians of Jamaica in 2025 was 0.51. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_jamaica_physicians, title = {Jamaica Physicians}, url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/physicians}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }