Montenegro Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Montenegro's physicians was 2.80 in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's physicians stood at 2.80 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.80 by 2025. Montenegro ranked 60th globally.
Montenegro’s physician density rose from 1.80 in 1999, the lowest point recorded in the series, to a peak of 2.88 per 1,000 people in 2021, before slipping slightly to 2.80 in 2025, placing the country 60th globally. The modest decline from the 2021 high reflects a slowdown after a decade of steady expansion, during which the health workforce grew at an average of about 0.05 physicians per 1,000 annually. Compared with peers, Montenegro’s 2025 level is just below Japan’s 2.77 and marginally lower than Jordan’s 2.90, suggesting that the nation remains competitive among both developed and emerging economies. The 26‑year coverage shows that the upward trajectory has largely persisted despite the 2003 trough, indicating resilience in medical education and recruitment policies. Continued investment in training programs and retention incentives will be crucial to prevent further erosion and to sustain the incremental gains achieved since the early 2000s.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.80 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.80 | +0.02 | #60 |
| 2023 | 2.78 | −0.02 | #21 |
| 2022 | 2.81 | −0.07 | #57 |
| 2021 | 2.88 | +0.05 | #54 |
| 2020 | 2.83 | +0.04 | #52 |
| 2019 | 2.79 | −0.02 | #50 |
| 2018 | 2.81 | +0.13 | #51 |
| 2017 | 2.68 | +0.09 | #52 |
| 2016 | 2.59 | +0.22 | #51 |
| 2015 | 2.37 | +0.20 | #53 |
| 2014 | 2.17 | +0.04 | #62 |
| 2013 | 2.13 | +0.12 | #61 |
| 2012 | 2.01 | +0.02 | #62 |
| 2011 | 1.99 | −0.03 | #60 |
| 2010 | 2.02 | −0.05 | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro 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
Montenegro's physicians was 2.80 in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Montenegro's physicians peaked at 2.88 in 2021.
The lowest physicians in Montenegro was 1.80 in 2003.
Montenegro ranks 60th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Montenegro's physicians is projected to reach 2.80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Montenegro in 2025 was 2.80. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_physicians,
title = {Montenegro Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}