Kyrgyz Republic Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Kyrgyz Republic's physicians was 1.46 in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's physicians stood at 1.46 in 2025, a decline of +0.10 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.46 by 2025. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 80th globally.
The Kyrgyz Republic's physician density has undergone a significant decline over the past three and a half decades, from an all-time high of 3.39 physicians per 1,000 people in 1991 to 1.46 in 2025. This downward trend is starkly evident when compared to its regional peers, with countries such as Mauritius boasting a significantly higher density of 1.55 physicians per 1,000 people. The country's physician-to-population ratio has consistently fallen since 1991, with the latest figure marking a new all-time trough. The Kyrgyz Republic's physician density has plummeted to 80th globally, a far cry from its earlier ranking, and lags behind countries with similar economic profiles. The country's ability to reverse this trend will be contingent on improvements in healthcare infrastructure and a sustained increase in healthcare investment, particularly in rural areas where access to medical services remains a significant challenge.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.42 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.46 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.46 | −0.10 | #80 |
| 2023 | 1.57 | −0.03 | #32 |
| 2022 | 1.60 | −0.05 | #72 |
| 2021 | 1.65 | −0.04 | #76 |
| 2020 | 1.69 | −0.07 | #77 |
| 2019 | 1.76 | −0.03 | #77 |
| 2018 | 1.79 | −0.05 | #81 |
| 2017 | 1.84 | −0.02 | #79 |
| 2016 | 1.85 | +0.01 | #72 |
| 2015 | 1.85 | +0.01 | #68 |
| 2014 | 1.84 | −0.03 | #75 |
| 2013 | 1.87 | −0.01 | #69 |
| 2012 | 1.88 | −0.02 | #66 |
| 2011 | 1.90 | +0.03 | #61 |
| 2010 | 1.87 | −0.01 | #63 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyrgyz Republic's physicians was 1.46 in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's physicians peaked at 3.39 in 1991.
The lowest physicians in Kyrgyz Republic was 1.46 in 2025.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 80th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's physicians is projected to reach 1.46 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was 1.46. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_physicians,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}