Mozambique Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Mozambique's physicians was 0.19 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's physicians stood at 0.19 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.19 by 2025. Mozambique ranked 117th globally.
Mozambique has a low density of physicians, with 0.19 physicians per 1000 people in 2025, ranking 117th globally. This is also the country's all-time peak, indicating a gradual improvement in the healthcare sector. In contrast, the country experienced its all-time trough in 1990 with 0.01 physicians per 1000 people. Compared to its peers, Mozambique's physician density is slightly lower than Liberia's 0.21 and Madagascar's 0.20, but higher than Burkina Faso's 0.17 and Côte d'Ivoire's 0.18. The latest value of 0.19 physicians per 1000 people in 2025 suggests that while progress has been made, the country still lags behind in terms of healthcare workforce. As the country continues to develop its healthcare system, an increase in the number of physicians would likely be driven by investments in medical education and healthcare infrastructure, potentially altering the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.19 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.19 | +0.02 | #117 |
| 2022 | 0.18 | +0.09 | #103 |
| 2021 | 0.08 | −0.00 | #117 |
| 2020 | 0.08 | −0.00 | #125 |
| 2019 | 0.09 | +0.00 | #125 |
| 2018 | 0.09 | +0.01 | #146 |
| 2017 | 0.08 | +0.02 | #132 |
| 2013 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #111 |
| 2012 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #113 |
| 2011 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #111 |
| 2010 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #126 |
| 2009 | 0.05 | +0.02 | #123 |
| 2006 | 0.03 | +0.00 | #102 |
| 2004 | 0.03 | +0.00 | #137 |
| 2000 | 0.02 | +0.01 | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's physicians was 0.19 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's physicians peaked at 0.19 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Mozambique was 0.01 in 1990.
Mozambique ranks 117th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's physicians is projected to reach 0.19 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Mozambique in 2025 was 0.19. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_physicians,
title = {Mozambique Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}