Nauru Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Nauru's physicians was 1.27 in 2015, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 8.2% decrease from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2015.
Overview
Nauru's physicians stood at 1.27 in 2015, a decline of +0.11 from 2011. Nauru ranked 78th globally.
Nauru’s physician density fell from an all‑time peak of 1.57 doctors per 1,000 people in 1995 to a trough of 0.99 in 2004, before climbing modestly to 1.27 in 2015, placing the island nation 78th in the world. The seven‑year coverage series shows a persistent downward pressure that has only partially reversed, leaving Nauru’s current level just below that of Tunisia (1.28) and above Iran (1.09) but still short of Malaysia’s 1.49. The decline coincided with broader health‑system challenges in the early 2000s, including limited medical training capacity and out‑migration of health professionals, while the modest recovery reflects targeted recruitment and modest improvements in public‑sector staffing. Continued investment in medical education, incentives for retention, and stronger regional partnerships could accelerate the upward trajectory, potentially moving Nauru closer to the physician densities of higher‑ranking peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.27 | −0.11 | #78 |
| 2011 | 1.39 | +0.29 | #77 |
| 2010 | 1.10 | +0.10 | #85 |
| 2009 | 1.00 | +0.00 | #82 |
| 2008 | 1.00 | +0.01 | #82 |
| 2004 | 0.99 | −0.58 | #78 |
| 1995 | 1.57 | – | #55 |
Analysis
Nauru's physicians was 1.27 in 2015, a decline of −0.11 from 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nauru's physicians was 1.27 in 2015. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 8.2% decrease from the previous year.
Nauru's physicians peaked at 1.57 in 1995.
The lowest physicians in Nauru was 0.99 in 2004.
Nauru ranks 78th globally in physicians as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Nauru in 2015 was 1.27. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nauru_physicians,
title = {Nauru Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nauru/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}