Morocco Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Morocco's physicians was 0.74 in 2021, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Morocco's physicians stood at 0.74 in 2021, a rise of +0.01 from 2017. Morocco ranked 89th globally.
Morocco’s density of physicians rose from 0.11 in 1960 to 0.74 in 2021, placing the country 89th globally, and reflecting a steady expansion of medical capacity over six decades. The all‑time trough of 0.05 in 1981 marked a low point during a period of limited health‑sector investment, after which a gradual climb culminated in the peak of 0.91 in 2014, the highest level recorded for the kingdom. By 2021 the physician count remained close to that of regional peers, with South Africa at 0.78 and Cabo Verde at 0.73, suggesting Morocco is maintaining a comparable supply of doctors within its peer group. The 19‑year coverage of World Bank data shows a consistent upward trajectory, driven by government training programmes and private sector growth. Continued expansion of medical schools and incentives for rural practice could sustain the positive trend, potentially moving Morocco beyond the 0.80 threshold in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.74 | +0.01 | #89 |
| 2017 | 0.73 | −0.18 | #105 |
| 2014 | 0.91 | +0.28 | #88 |
| 2013 | 0.63 | −0.02 | #86 |
| 2009 | 0.65 | +0.06 | #93 |
| 2007 | 0.59 | +0.05 | #87 |
| 2004 | 0.53 | +0.05 | #89 |
| 2001 | 0.48 | +0.02 | #87 |
| 1997 | 0.46 | +0.10 | #87 |
| 1994 | 0.36 | +0.15 | #66 |
| 1993 | 0.21 | +0.00 | #88 |
| 1988 | 0.21 | −0.00 | #45 |
| 1987 | 0.22 | +0.15 | #43 |
| 1982 | 0.06 | +0.01 | #43 |
| 1981 | 0.05 | −0.02 | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco 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
Morocco's physicians was 0.74 in 2021. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Morocco's physicians peaked at 0.91 in 2014.
The lowest physicians in Morocco was 0.05 in 1981.
Morocco ranks 89th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Morocco in 2021 was 0.74. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_physicians,
title = {Morocco Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}