Maldives Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Maldives's physicians was 2.24 in 2019, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 20.0% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2019.
Overview
Maldives's physicians stood at 2.24 in 2019, a rise of +0.37 from 2018. Maldives ranked 68th globally.
The Maldives has risen from a physician density of 0.03 per 1,000 people in 1970 to 2.23 per 1,000 in 2019, placing it 68th globally and matching the all‑time peak recorded in that year. This expansion, achieved over 16 years of data, reflects a sustained investment in health‑care infrastructure that has outpaced many small island states; for example, Palau recorded 2.19 physicians per 1,000 in the same period, while China, a much larger economy, stood at 2.25. The dramatic increase from the 1970 trough underscores the Maldives’ success in scaling its medical workforce, yet the current level remains modest compared with middle‑income peers such as Colombia (2.32) and Oman (2.09). Continued growth will likely depend on retaining trained doctors and expanding medical education, factors that could further elevate the Maldives’ physician density in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.24 | +0.37 | #68 |
| 2018 | 1.86 | −0.03 | #76 |
| 2017 | 1.89 | +0.57 | #78 |
| 2016 | 1.32 | −0.54 | #81 |
| 2014 | 1.86 | +0.41 | #74 |
| 2010 | 1.46 | −0.05 | #74 |
| 2009 | 1.51 | −0.19 | #68 |
| 2007 | 1.70 | +0.70 | #61 |
| 2004 | 1.00 | +0.34 | #77 |
| 1996 | 0.66 | +0.38 | #68 |
| 1993 | 0.28 | +0.09 | #84 |
| 1991 | 0.19 | +0.12 | #80 |
| 1990 | 0.07 | +0.01 | #124 |
| 1982 | 0.07 | +0.02 | #42 |
| 1981 | 0.05 | +0.02 | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Maldives matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2011. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Maldives's physicians was 2.24 in 2019. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 20.0% increase from the previous year.
Maldives's physicians peaked at 2.24 in 2019.
The lowest physicians in Maldives was 0.03 in 1970.
Maldives ranks 68th globally in physicians as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Maldives in 2019 was 2.24. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_maldives_physicians,
title = {Maldives Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/maldives/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}