Qatar Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Qatar's physicians was 2.39 in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 20.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Qatar's physicians stood at 2.39 in 2025, a decline of +0.63 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.39 by 2025. Qatar ranked 68th globally.
Qatar's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited fluctuations since 1970, when it stood at 0.51, the lowest recorded rate. Conversely, the country's physician availability peaked at 4.05 in 2010, significantly higher than its current level of 2.39 physicians per 1,000 people, ranking 68th globally. This decline can be attributed to a reduction in the growth rate of Qatar's medical workforce, possibly influenced by the country's shift towards a more mature economy following the 2010 peak. A comparison with peer countries reveals Brazil, which boasts a higher physician-to-population ratio of 2.46, serves as a benchmark for Qatar to improve its healthcare services. The current ratio of 2.39 physicians per 1,000 people in Qatar suggests a relatively stable trend, but any significant changes in the country's demographic structure, economic growth, or healthcare policies could alter this trajectory, potentially prompting a renewed focus on enhancing the proportion of medical professionals in the nation.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.34 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.39 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.39 | −0.63 | #68 |
| 2023 | 3.02 | +0.52 | #18 |
| 2018 | 2.50 | −0.25 | #56 |
| 2016 | 2.75 | +0.82 | #49 |
| 2014 | 1.93 | −2.12 | #71 |
| 2010 | 4.05 | +0.82 | #8 |
| 2009 | 3.23 | +0.00 | #28 |
| 2008 | 3.23 | +0.85 | #30 |
| 2006 | 2.38 | −0.23 | #45 |
| 2005 | 2.61 | +0.39 | #38 |
| 2001 | 2.22 | +0.96 | #44 |
| 1997 | 1.26 | +0.00 | #60 |
| 1996 | 1.26 | −0.24 | #53 |
| 1990 | 1.50 | −0.18 | #55 |
| 1986 | 1.68 | +0.94 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's physicians was 2.39 in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 20.8% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's physicians peaked at 4.05 in 2010.
The lowest physicians in Qatar was 0.51 in 1970.
Qatar ranks 68th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's physicians is projected to reach 2.39 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Qatar in 2025 was 2.39. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_physicians,
title = {Qatar Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}