Marshall Islands Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Marshall Islands's physicians was 0.47 in 2012, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 26.6% decrease from 2011. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2012.
Overview
Marshall Islands's physicians stood at 0.47 in 2012, a decline of +0.17 from 2011. Marshall Islands ranked 95th globally.
The Marshall Islands recorded 0.47 physicians per 1,000 people in 2012, placing it 95th in the world and modestly above its 1996 trough of 0.42 but well below the all‑time peak of 0.64 reached in 2011. Over the six‑year coverage period the density of medical doctors has shown only limited progress, increasing by 0.05 physicians per 1,000 between the earliest and latest observations. This level remains comparable to peer nations such as Nepal, which reported 0.51 physicians per 1,000, and lower than Cabo Verde’s identical figure, reflecting similar challenges in expanding health‑workforce capacity in small island and developing economies. The narrow gap between the 2011 peak and the 2012 value suggests that the upward momentum slowed after the early 2010s, possibly due to funding constraints or limited training slots. Continued investment in medical education and retention incentives will be crucial if the Marshall Islands is to sustain or accelerate the modest gains achieved in physician availability.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.47 | −0.17 | #95 |
| 2011 | 0.64 | +0.02 | #87 |
| 2010 | 0.62 | +0.02 | #96 |
| 2007 | 0.60 | +0.13 | #86 |
| 2000 | 0.47 | +0.05 | #89 |
| 1996 | 0.42 | – | #75 |
Analysis
Marshall Islands's physicians was 0.47 in 2012, a decline of −0.17 from 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshall Islands's physicians was 0.47 in 2012. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 26.6% decrease from the previous year.
Marshall Islands's physicians peaked at 0.64 in 2011.
The lowest physicians in Marshall Islands was 0.42 in 1996.
Marshall Islands ranks 95th globally in physicians as of 2012.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Marshall Islands in 2012 was 0.47. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_marshall-islands_physicians,
title = {Marshall Islands Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/marshall-islands/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}