Lao PDR Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Overview
Lao PDR's physicians stood at 0.30 in 2025, a decline of +0.03 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.30 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 102nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.30 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.30 | −0.03 | #102 |
| 2022 | 0.33 | +0.01 | #88 |
| 2021 | 0.33 | −0.03 | #99 |
| 2020 | 0.36 | −0.01 | #109 |
| 2019 | 0.36 | +0.00 | #109 |
| 2018 | 0.36 | −0.08 | #119 |
| 2017 | 0.44 | +0.07 | #112 |
| 2016 | 0.37 | −0.03 | #106 |
| 2015 | 0.40 | +0.02 | #97 |
| 2014 | 0.38 | +0.05 | #103 |
| 2013 | 0.33 | +0.01 | #96 |
| 2012 | 0.32 | −0.01 | #99 |
| 2010 | 0.33 | +0.14 | #106 |
| 2009 | 0.20 | −0.07 | #107 |
| 2005 | 0.27 | −0.08 | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's physicians was 0.30 in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 9.9% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's physicians peaked at 0.73 in 1985.
The lowest physicians in Lao PDR was 0.02 in 1960.
Lao PDR ranks 102nd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's physicians is projected to reach 0.30 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Lao PDR in 2025 was 0.30. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_physicians,
title = {Lao PDR Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/physicians},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}