Mongolia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Mongolia's physicians was 4.52 in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's physicians stood at 4.52 in 2025, a rise of +0.39 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.52 by 2025. Mongolia ranked 20th globally.
Mongolia has achieved a significant increase in its number of physicians, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 4.52, ranking 20th globally. This represents a substantial growth from its all-time trough of 0.91 in 1960. The country's peak of 4.52, also recorded in 2025, demonstrates the progress made in recent years. In comparison to its peer countries, Mongolia's value is closely aligned with that of Bulgaria, which has 4.41 physicians, and slightly lower than Georgia's 4.53. The steady improvement in Mongolia's physician numbers over the 32 years of recorded data is a positive trend. As the country continues to develop its healthcare system, a sustained increase in physician numbers will be crucial, and future investments in medical education and healthcare infrastructure will be necessary to maintain or alter the current trajectory of growth in the number of physicians.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 4.52 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.52 | +0.39 | #20 |
| 2022 | 4.13 | +0.25 | #24 |
| 2021 | 3.88 | +0.11 | #27 |
| 2020 | 3.78 | +0.13 | #28 |
| 2019 | 3.65 | +0.12 | #28 |
| 2018 | 3.53 | +0.12 | #28 |
| 2017 | 3.41 | +0.12 | #32 |
| 2016 | 3.29 | +0.05 | #32 |
| 2015 | 3.24 | +0.05 | #30 |
| 2014 | 3.19 | +0.07 | #35 |
| 2013 | 3.13 | +0.05 | #38 |
| 2012 | 3.08 | +0.18 | #38 |
| 2011 | 2.89 | +0.12 | #39 |
| 2010 | 2.78 | +0.10 | #40 |
| 2009 | 2.68 | −0.20 | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's physicians was 4.52 in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's physicians peaked at 4.52 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Mongolia was 0.91 in 1960.
Mongolia ranks 20th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's physicians is projected to reach 4.52 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Mongolia in 2025 was 4.52. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_physicians,
title = {Mongolia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}