Moldova Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Moldova's physicians was 4.08 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Moldova's physicians stood at 4.08 in 2025, a rise of +0.07 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.08 by 2025. Moldova ranked 30th globally.
Moldova’s physician density rose from 2.82 per 1,000 people in 1980 to a trough of 2.25 in 2004 before climbing steadily to an all‑time peak of 4.14 in 2022 and reaching 4.08 in 2025, ranking 30th worldwide. The post‑2004 recovery reflects expanded medical education and targeted recruitment, narrowing the gap with regional peers such as Romania, which also records 4.08 physicians per 1,000, and the European Union average of 4.13. Compared with the Netherlands’s 4.11, Moldova’s progress is notable given its lower baseline and limited resources, yet the modest decline from the 2022 peak suggests lingering constraints in retaining doctors, particularly in rural areas. Continued investment in training programmes, wage incentives, and health‑system reforms will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and potentially surpass the 2022 high water mark.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.09 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.08 | +0.07 | #30 |
| 2023 | 4.02 | −0.13 | #10 |
| 2022 | 4.15 | +0.11 | #23 |
| 2021 | 4.04 | +0.00 | #24 |
| 2020 | 4.04 | +0.00 | #23 |
| 2019 | 4.03 | +0.83 | #22 |
| 2018 | 3.20 | −0.08 | #42 |
| 2017 | 3.29 | +0.05 | #36 |
| 2016 | 3.24 | +0.08 | #36 |
| 2015 | 3.16 | +0.07 | #35 |
| 2014 | 3.09 | +0.03 | #39 |
| 2013 | 3.06 | +0.17 | #39 |
| 2012 | 2.89 | +0.06 | #42 |
| 2011 | 2.83 | +0.09 | #40 |
| 2010 | 2.74 | +0.03 | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's physicians was 4.08 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's physicians peaked at 4.15 in 2022.
The lowest physicians in Moldova was 2.25 in 2004.
Moldova ranks 30th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's physicians is projected to reach 4.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Moldova in 2025 was 4.08. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_physicians,
title = {Moldova Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}