Mexico Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Mexico's physicians was 2.67 in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mexico's physicians stood at 2.67 in 2025, a rise of +0.08 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.67 by 2025. Mexico ranked 64th globally.
Mexico’s density of physicians rose from 0.99 in 1990 to 2.67 in 2025, marking a more than two‑fold increase over 34 years and placing the country 64th globally. The all‑time peak of 2.67, recorded in 2025, reflects sustained expansion of medical education capacity and public‑health investment, yet the figure remains modest compared with peers such as Colombia (2.68) and Korea (2.75). The early 1990s trough of 0.99 underscored a shortage that constrained health‑service delivery, prompting policy reforms that accelerated training programmes and incentivised rural practice. While the upward trajectory suggests improved access to care, the modest gap with higher‑ranking peers indicates room for further growth, particularly through expanding residency slots and strengthening retention mechanisms. Continued investment in health‑workforce planning will be crucial to sustain the current rise and narrow the disparity with more physician‑dense economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.67 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.67 | +0.08 | #64 |
| 2022 | 2.59 | +0.05 | #61 |
| 2021 | 2.54 | +0.12 | #61 |
| 2020 | 2.43 | −0.04 | #62 |
| 2019 | 2.46 | +0.00 | #59 |
| 2018 | 2.46 | +0.05 | #59 |
| 2017 | 2.41 | +0.06 | #58 |
| 2016 | 2.35 | +0.01 | #56 |
| 2015 | 2.34 | +0.10 | #56 |
| 2014 | 2.24 | +0.07 | #58 |
| 2013 | 2.16 | +0.04 | #60 |
| 2012 | 2.12 | +0.01 | #59 |
| 2011 | 2.11 | +0.10 | #56 |
| 2010 | 2.01 | +0.02 | #62 |
| 2009 | 1.99 | +0.03 | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's physicians was 2.67 in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's physicians peaked at 2.67 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Mexico was 0.99 in 1990.
Mexico ranks 64th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's physicians is projected to reach 2.67 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Mexico in 2025 was 2.67. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_physicians,
title = {Mexico Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}