Jordan Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Jordan's physicians was 2.90 in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Jordan's physicians stood at 2.90 in 2025, a rise of +0.05 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.90 by 2025. Jordan ranked 59th globally.
Jordan’s density of physicians rose from a trough of 0.35 per 1,000 people in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 2.90 in 2025, placing the country 59th globally (World Bank). Over the 31‑year reporting span the increase reflects sustained investment in medical education and health‑sector expansion, yet the figure remains marginally below that of peer nations such as North Macedonia (2.93) and Montenegro (2.80). The growth rate has accelerated since the early 2000s, narrowing the gap with higher‑income economies but still trailing Japan’s 2.77 per 1,000. Continued scaling of training capacity, coupled with policies to retain graduates, will be crucial for Jordan to sustain the upward trajectory and potentially surpass its regional peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.90 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.90 | +0.05 | #59 |
| 2022 | 2.85 | +0.33 | #54 |
| 2019 | 2.52 | +0.30 | #57 |
| 2017 | 2.22 | −0.50 | #66 |
| 2015 | 2.73 | +0.49 | #47 |
| 2014 | 2.24 | −0.10 | #59 |
| 2013 | 2.34 | +0.12 | #55 |
| 2010 | 2.22 | +0.17 | #53 |
| 2009 | 2.06 | −0.03 | #53 |
| 2008 | 2.09 | −0.15 | #54 |
| 2007 | 2.24 | +0.10 | #48 |
| 2006 | 2.14 | −0.00 | #51 |
| 2005 | 2.14 | +0.20 | #47 |
| 2004 | 1.94 | −0.22 | #53 |
| 2003 | 2.16 | +0.07 | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's physicians was 2.90 in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's physicians peaked at 2.90 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Jordan was 0.35 in 1960.
Jordan ranks 59th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's physicians is projected to reach 2.90 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Jordan in 2025 was 2.90. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_physicians,
title = {Jordan Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}