Paraguay Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Paraguay's physicians was 3.56 in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's physicians stood at 3.56 in 2025, a decline of +0.34 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.56 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 42nd globally.
Paraguay's physician-to-population ratio has shown a steady improvement over the past five decades, with the latest figure standing at 3.56 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025. This represents a significant increase from the all-time trough of 0.28 physicians per 1,000 people in 1994, a period marked by economic instability and healthcare underinvestment. Conversely, the peak of 3.89 physicians per 1,000 people in 2022 was a notable achievement, reflecting the country's growing investment in healthcare infrastructure and human resources. Notably, Paraguay's physician-to-population ratio is comparable to that of Slovenia, which ranked 41 globally with 3.51 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025. While Paraguay's progress in this area is notable, the country still ranks 42 globally, trailing behind other regional peers such as Chile. Continued investment in healthcare and human capital would be crucial in sustaining and potentially accelerating Paraguay's progress in this area.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.56 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.56 | −0.34 | #42 |
| 2022 | 3.89 | +0.64 | #27 |
| 2021 | 3.25 | +1.96 | #47 |
| 2020 | 1.30 | −0.17 | #84 |
| 2018 | 1.47 | +0.08 | #88 |
| 2012 | 1.39 | +0.18 | #76 |
| 2002 | 1.21 | +0.04 | #67 |
| 2000 | 1.17 | +0.07 | #72 |
| 1997 | 1.10 | +0.37 | #69 |
| 1995 | 0.73 | +0.45 | #82 |
| 1994 | 0.28 | −0.53 | #67 |
| 1991 | 0.81 | +0.16 | #66 |
| 1990 | 0.65 | +0.01 | #86 |
| 1988 | 0.64 | −0.04 | #34 |
| 1985 | 0.68 | −0.03 | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's physicians was 3.56 in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 8.7% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's physicians peaked at 3.89 in 2022.
The lowest physicians in Paraguay was 0.28 in 1994.
Paraguay ranks 42nd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's physicians is projected to reach 3.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Paraguay in 2025 was 3.56. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_physicians,
title = {Paraguay Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}