Philippines Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Philippines's physicians was 0.79 in 2021, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Philippines's physicians stood at 0.79 in 2021, a rise of +0.04 from 2020. Philippines ranked 87th globally.
The Philippines' physician density has demonstrated a mixed trend over the past three and a half decades. From a low of 0.11 physicians per 1,000 people in 1992, the country experienced a significant increase in the number of physicians, reaching an all-time peak of 1.24 in 1997. However, this growth was short-lived, and the country's physician density has slowly declined since then, standing at 0.79 physicians per 1,000 people in 2021. This places the Philippines at 87th globally, ahead of countries like Nepal with 0.88 physicians per 1,000 people. The decline in physician density in the Philippines is a cause for concern, particularly in light of its growing population. To reverse this trend, the country would need to prioritize investments in healthcare infrastructure and education, which could potentially lead to an increase in the number of physicians and, subsequently, improve healthcare outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.79 | +0.04 | #87 |
| 2020 | 0.75 | +0.02 | #93 |
| 2019 | 0.73 | +0.04 | #98 |
| 2018 | 0.70 | +0.03 | #106 |
| 2017 | 0.66 | +0.03 | #107 |
| 2016 | 0.63 | +0.02 | #98 |
| 2015 | 0.61 | +0.02 | #93 |
| 2014 | 0.59 | +0.02 | #99 |
| 2013 | 0.57 | +0.01 | #89 |
| 2012 | 0.56 | +0.01 | #92 |
| 2011 | 0.55 | +0.01 | #90 |
| 2010 | 0.54 | −0.69 | #98 |
| 2009 | 1.24 | +0.01 | #73 |
| 2008 | 1.23 | +0.01 | #76 |
| 2007 | 1.22 | +0.01 | #71 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Philippines's physicians was 0.79 in 2021. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Philippines's physicians peaked at 1.24 in 1997.
The lowest physicians in Philippines was 0.11 in 1992.
Philippines ranks 87th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Philippines in 2021 was 0.79. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_physicians,
title = {Philippines Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}