Lithuania Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Lithuania's physicians was 4.35 in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's physicians stood at 4.35 in 2025, a decline of +0.12 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.35 by 2025. Lithuania ranked 22nd globally.
Lithuania’s density of physicians has risen steadily since the earliest World Bank observation in 1985, when the country recorded 3.72 doctors per 1,000 people, to a 2025 level of 4.35, ranking it 22nd globally. The upward trajectory includes an all‑time peak of 4.60 in 2018, following a low point of 3.59 in 1992, suggesting that post‑Soviet health reforms and subsequent investment in medical education have been effective. Lithuania’s current figure is comparable to Australia’s 4.34 and slightly below Bulgaria’s 4.41, placing it among the higher‑performing European peers. The 39‑year coverage shows a persistent, though modest, improvement in physician availability, which has likely contributed to better health outcomes and reduced regional disparities. Continued expansion of training slots and retention incentives could sustain this positive trend, while any slowdown in funding or demographic shifts might temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 4.35 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.35 | −0.12 | #22 |
| 2022 | 4.47 | −0.02 | #16 |
| 2021 | 4.49 | +0.00 | #14 |
| 2020 | 4.48 | −0.09 | #12 |
| 2019 | 4.57 | −0.03 | #10 |
| 2018 | 4.60 | +0.04 | #9 |
| 2017 | 4.56 | +0.09 | #9 |
| 2016 | 4.47 | +0.13 | #8 |
| 2015 | 4.34 | +0.03 | #7 |
| 2014 | 4.31 | +0.03 | #10 |
| 2013 | 4.28 | +0.06 | #10 |
| 2012 | 4.22 | +0.12 | #10 |
| 2011 | 4.10 | +0.15 | #11 |
| 2010 | 3.95 | +0.09 | #10 |
| 2009 | 3.85 | −0.03 | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's physicians was 4.35 in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Lithuania's physicians peaked at 4.60 in 2018.
The lowest physicians in Lithuania was 3.59 in 1992.
Lithuania ranks 22nd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's physicians is projected to reach 4.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Lithuania in 2025 was 4.35. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_physicians,
title = {Lithuania Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}