Malawi Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Malawi's physicians was 0.10 in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 78.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Malawi's physicians stood at 0.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.04 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025. Malawi ranked 128th globally.
Malawi's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a mixed trend over the past 18 years, with a noticeable increase since the trough in 2013 when it stood at 0.01 physicians per 1,000 people. The ratio peaked in 2018 at 0.15 per 1,000 people, surpassing the current level of 0.10 per 1,000 people in 2025, ranking Malawi 128 globally. This improvement places Malawi ahead of its peers, such as Chad which also has a ratio of 0.10 per 1,000 people. However, Malawi's physician density remains below that of some of its regional counterparts, including The Gambia which has a slightly higher ratio of 0.11 per 1,000 people. The country's steady progress suggests a continued commitment to healthcare development, but Malawi's trajectory may be altered by future investments in medical education and infrastructure.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.10 | +0.04 | #128 |
| 2022 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #122 |
| 2020 | 0.05 | −0.10 | #133 |
| 2018 | 0.15 | +0.12 | #135 |
| 2016 | 0.03 | +0.02 | #131 |
| 2013 | 0.01 | −0.01 | #117 |
| 2009 | 0.02 | +0.00 | #130 |
| 2008 | 0.02 | −0.00 | #131 |
| 2004 | 0.02 | +0.00 | #139 |
| 2003 | 0.02 | −0.01 | #95 |
| 1993 | 0.03 | +0.01 | #109 |
| 1990 | 0.02 | −0.00 | #135 |
| 1989 | 0.02 | −0.06 | #55 |
| 1984 | 0.09 | +0.07 | #66 |
| 1981 | 0.02 | +0.01 | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's physicians was 0.10 in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 78.3% increase from the previous year.
Malawi's physicians peaked at 0.15 in 2018.
The lowest physicians in Malawi was 0.01 in 2013.
Malawi ranks 128th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's physicians is projected to reach 0.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Malawi in 2025 was 0.10. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_physicians,
title = {Malawi Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}