Mauritania Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Mauritania's physicians was 0.29 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 11.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's physicians stood at 0.29 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.29 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 105th globally.
Mauritania’s density of physicians per 1,000 people has risen from a historic low of 0.02 in 1960 to 0.29 in 2025, the highest level recorded for the country and placing it 105th worldwide. This ten‑fold increase reflects gradual expansion of medical training capacity and modest improvements in health‑sector financing over more than six decades, yet the figure remains comparable only to a few regional peers: Kenya records the same 0.29, while Angola and Ghana are slightly lower at 0.28 and Benin marginally higher at 0.30. Despite the progress, the 0.29 level is still far beneath the sub‑Saharan average of roughly 0.5 physicians per 1,000, indicating persistent shortages that constrain service delivery and health outcomes. Continued investment in medical education, retention incentives, and public‑private partnerships will be crucial to push the ratio upward, as the current trajectory suggests only incremental gains unless policy reforms accelerate the supply of qualified doctors.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.29 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.29 | +0.03 | #105 |
| 2022 | 0.26 | +0.04 | #91 |
| 2021 | 0.22 | +0.02 | #102 |
| 2020 | 0.20 | +0.00 | #112 |
| 2019 | 0.20 | +0.01 | #115 |
| 2018 | 0.20 | +0.01 | #132 |
| 2017 | 0.19 | +0.01 | #122 |
| 2015 | 0.18 | +0.01 | #105 |
| 2014 | 0.16 | +0.00 | #112 |
| 2010 | 0.16 | +0.03 | #114 |
| 2009 | 0.14 | +0.03 | #113 |
| 2004 | 0.11 | −0.03 | #118 |
| 1995 | 0.14 | +0.08 | #110 |
| 1993 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #100 |
| 1990 | 0.06 | −0.05 | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's physicians was 0.29 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 11.1% increase from the previous year.
Mauritania's physicians peaked at 0.29 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Mauritania was 0.02 in 1960.
Mauritania ranks 105th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's physicians is projected to reach 0.29 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Mauritania in 2025 was 0.29. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_physicians,
title = {Mauritania Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}