Pakistan Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Pakistan's physicians was 1.16 in 2021, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 10.6% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Pakistan's physicians stood at 1.16 in 2021, a rise of +0.11 from 2019. Pakistan ranked 81st globally.
Pakistan's physician-to-population ratio has demonstrated a gradual increase over the past 35 years, with a significant improvement from 0.18 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960 to 1.16 physicians per 1,000 people in 2021. This trend is in line with several peer countries, such as Sri Lanka, which also boasts a comparable ratio of 1.14 physicians per 1,000 people in 2021. In contrast, Bolivia's ratio is slightly higher at 1.28 physicians per 1,000 people. The increase in Pakistan's physician-to-population ratio is a positive development, as it suggests improved access to healthcare services for its citizens. Nevertheless, the country still lags behind in terms of the global average. A sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and education, particularly in rural areas, would likely continue to drive this trend upwards, further narrowing the gap with more developed countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.16 | +0.11 | #81 |
| 2019 | 1.05 | +0.13 | #86 |
| 2018 | 0.92 | −0.02 | #95 |
| 2017 | 0.93 | +0.04 | #95 |
| 2016 | 0.89 | +0.04 | #88 |
| 2015 | 0.85 | +0.03 | #83 |
| 2014 | 0.82 | +0.02 | #92 |
| 2013 | 0.80 | +0.02 | #82 |
| 2012 | 0.78 | +0.03 | #87 |
| 2011 | 0.75 | +0.02 | #84 |
| 2010 | 0.73 | +0.01 | #89 |
| 2009 | 0.72 | +0.01 | #87 |
| 2008 | 0.71 | +0.01 | #87 |
| 2007 | 0.69 | −0.03 | #83 |
| 2005 | 0.72 | +0.04 | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's physicians was 1.16 in 2021. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 10.6% increase from the previous year.
Pakistan's physicians peaked at 1.16 in 2021.
The lowest physicians in Pakistan was 0.19 in 1960.
Pakistan ranks 81st globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Pakistan in 2021 was 1.16. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_physicians,
title = {Pakistan Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}