Nepal Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Nepal's physicians was 1.10 in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nepal's physicians stood at 1.10 in 2025, a rise of +0.09 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.10 by 2025. Nepal ranked 83rd globally.
Nepal’s physician density rose from a historic low of 0.01 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960 to 1.10 in 2025, placing the nation 83rd globally and marking the all‑time peak for the indicator. This increase, achieved over 29 years of data coverage, reflects sustained expansion of medical education and modest public‑sector recruitment, yet the figure remains well below regional peers such as Sri Lanka’s 1.24 and Iraq’s 1.29 physicians per 1,000. Compared with South Africa (0.81) and Bangladesh (0.78), Nepal’s progress is relatively strong, but the gap to higher‑ranking neighbours suggests further capacity building is needed. The upward trajectory is likely to continue if government investment in health‑care infrastructure and incentives for private practice are maintained, potentially narrowing the disparity with more physician‑dense countries in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.15 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.10 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.10 | +0.09 | #83 |
| 2023 | 1.01 | +0.13 | #35 |
| 2021 | 0.88 | +0.03 | #86 |
| 2020 | 0.86 | +0.04 | #91 |
| 2019 | 0.82 | +0.07 | #92 |
| 2018 | 0.75 | +0.07 | #99 |
| 2017 | 0.68 | +0.13 | #106 |
| 2013 | 0.55 | +0.04 | #90 |
| 2012 | 0.51 | +0.30 | #94 |
| 2004 | 0.21 | +0.16 | #104 |
| 2001 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #97 |
| 1998 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #86 |
| 1997 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #101 |
| 1996 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #95 |
| 1995 | 0.04 | −0.03 | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's physicians was 1.10 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's physicians peaked at 1.10 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Nepal was 0.01 in 1960.
Nepal ranks 83rd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's physicians is projected to reach 1.10 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Nepal in 2025 was 1.10. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_physicians,
title = {Nepal Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}