Madagascar Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Madagascar's physicians was 0.20 in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Madagascar's physicians stood at 0.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.20 by 2025. Madagascar ranked 116th globally.
Madagascar’s density of physicians per 1,000 people has risen modestly from 0.12 in 1960 to 0.20 in 2025, placing the country 116th globally. The upward trajectory was interrupted by an all‑time trough of 0.09 in 2001, after which a brief surge reached an all‑time peak of 0.27 in 1995 before declining again. Over the 26‑year coverage period the average remained well below the regional peers, with Liberia at 0.21, Mozambique at 0.19 and Uganda at 0.22, highlighting a persistent shortfall in medical personnel relative to neighboring states. The modest recovery to 0.20 reflects incremental improvements in health‑sector financing and training capacity, yet the figure remains insufficient to meet the World Health Organization’s recommended threshold of 2.3 physicians per 1,000. Continued investment in medical education and retention incentives will be crucial to sustain the recent gains and shift Madagascar onto a higher‑growth path in physician density.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.20 | +0.03 | #116 |
| 2022 | 0.17 | −0.02 | #105 |
| 2018 | 0.20 | +0.02 | #133 |
| 2014 | 0.17 | +0.03 | #110 |
| 2013 | 0.15 | +0.01 | #104 |
| 2012 | 0.14 | −0.00 | #108 |
| 2011 | 0.14 | −0.05 | #100 |
| 2010 | 0.19 | +0.01 | #112 |
| 2009 | 0.17 | −0.01 | #109 |
| 2008 | 0.18 | +0.01 | #109 |
| 2007 | 0.17 | +0.01 | #101 |
| 2006 | 0.16 | −0.01 | #95 |
| 2005 | 0.17 | +0.02 | #96 |
| 2004 | 0.15 | +0.01 | #112 |
| 2003 | 0.14 | +0.01 | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar's physicians was 0.20 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year.
Madagascar's physicians peaked at 0.27 in 1995.
The lowest physicians in Madagascar was 0.09 in 2001.
Madagascar ranks 116th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Madagascar's physicians is projected to reach 0.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Madagascar in 2025 was 0.20. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_physicians,
title = {Madagascar Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}