Luxembourg Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Luxembourg's physicians was 2.98 in 2017, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2017.
Overview
Luxembourg's physicians stood at 2.98 in 2017, a rise of +0.10 from 2016. Luxembourg ranked 45th globally.
Luxembourg’s density of physicians rose steadily from 1.00 in 1967, the all‑time trough, to 2.98 in 2017, the highest level recorded over the 58‑year series and the country’s rank of 45th globally. This increase reflects a long‑term expansion of the health‑care workforce that outpaced many larger neighbours; for example, Slovenia recorded 3.11 physicians per 1,000 people in the same year, while Serbia stood at 2.94. The upward trajectory coincides with Luxembourg’s high per‑capita income and sustained public investment in health infrastructure, which have attracted both domestic medical graduates and foreign practitioners. Despite the progress, the nation remains below the EU average, suggesting room for further capacity building, especially in rural and specialist services. Continued growth in physician numbers will likely depend on policies that enhance medical education slots, retain qualified staff, and integrate telemedicine, which could accelerate the upward trend in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.98 | +0.10 | #45 |
| 2016 | 2.88 | −0.02 | #46 |
| 2015 | 2.91 | +0.03 | #43 |
| 2014 | 2.88 | +0.05 | #46 |
| 2013 | 2.83 | +0.02 | #44 |
| 2012 | 2.81 | +0.03 | #45 |
| 2011 | 2.78 | +0.01 | #42 |
| 2010 | 2.77 | +0.06 | #41 |
| 2009 | 2.71 | −0.01 | #40 |
| 2008 | 2.72 | +0.01 | #40 |
| 2007 | 2.71 | +0.11 | #38 |
| 2006 | 2.61 | +0.05 | #39 |
| 2005 | 2.56 | +0.14 | #40 |
| 2004 | 2.42 | +0.05 | #43 |
| 2003 | 2.38 | +0.12 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Luxembourg's physicians was 2.98 in 2017. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Luxembourg's physicians peaked at 2.98 in 2017.
The lowest physicians in Luxembourg was 1.00 in 1960.
Luxembourg ranks 45th globally in physicians as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Luxembourg in 2017 was 2.98. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_physicians,
title = {Luxembourg Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}