Oman Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Oman's physicians was 1.88 in 2025, ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Oman's physicians stood at 1.88 in 2025, a decline of +0.11 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.88 by 2025. Oman ranked 73rd globally.
Oman's physician density rose from a trough of 0.03 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960 to 1.88 in 2025, placing the country 73rd globally. The all‑time peak of 2.16 was reached in 2014, after more than three decades of sustained expansion in health‑care staffing. Over the 34‑year coverage period the increase averaged roughly 0.05 physicians per 1,000 annually, reflecting both government investment in medical education and the recruitment of expatriate doctors. Oman’s current level is comparable to its regional peers, with Turkmenistan at 1.90 and Iran, Islamic Republic of 1.87, while Peru and Tajikistan report 1.91 and 1.86 respectively. The modest gap between the 2025 figure and the 2014 peak suggests a plateauing of growth, likely linked to the limited capacity of domestic training institutions and the saturation of public‑sector positions. Continued expansion of medical schools and incentives for private‑sector practice would be required to reverse the flattening trend and move the country closer to the higher densities observed in the peak year.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.88 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.88 | −0.11 | #73 |
| 2022 | 1.99 | −0.01 | #66 |
| 2021 | 2.01 | +0.00 | #70 |
| 2020 | 2.00 | −0.09 | #70 |
| 2019 | 2.09 | −0.01 | #70 |
| 2018 | 2.10 | +0.09 | #71 |
| 2017 | 2.01 | +0.05 | #73 |
| 2016 | 1.96 | −0.17 | #68 |
| 2015 | 2.13 | −0.03 | #61 |
| 2014 | 2.16 | +0.16 | #63 |
| 2013 | 2.00 | +0.01 | #64 |
| 2012 | 1.99 | −0.07 | #63 |
| 2011 | 2.06 | −0.07 | #59 |
| 2010 | 2.13 | +0.05 | #57 |
| 2009 | 2.07 | +0.09 | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's physicians was 1.88 in 2025. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous year.
Oman's physicians peaked at 2.16 in 2014.
The lowest physicians in Oman was 0.03 in 1960.
Oman ranks 73rd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's physicians is projected to reach 1.88 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Oman in 2025 was 1.88. This ranks 73rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_physicians,
title = {Oman Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}