Romania Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Romania's physicians was 4.08 in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Romania's physicians stood at 4.08 in 2025, a rise of +0.45 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.08 by 2025. Romania ranked 31st globally.
Romania's physician density has experienced a steady increase over the past five decades, with the country currently ranking 31 globally, boasting a physician density of 4.08 physicians per 1,000 people. This marks an all-time high, surpassing the previous peak of 1.19 physicians per 1,000 people in 1970. Notably, Romania's physician density has converged with that of its regional peer, Moldova, which shares a similar physician density of 4.08. The country's progress is also reflected in comparison to more developed economies, such as the Netherlands, which boasts a higher physician density of 4.11. Romania's steady improvement in physician density is a testament to the country's commitment to healthcare development. However, persistent healthcare challenges, such as an aging population, will likely necessitate further investments in healthcare infrastructure and workforce development to sustain this trend and meet the evolving healthcare needs of the Romanian population.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 4.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.08 | +0.45 | #31 |
| 2022 | 3.63 | +0.14 | #33 |
| 2021 | 3.49 | +0.18 | #38 |
| 2020 | 3.31 | +0.14 | #41 |
| 2019 | 3.17 | +0.14 | #45 |
| 2018 | 3.03 | +0.12 | #45 |
| 2017 | 2.91 | +0.08 | #48 |
| 2016 | 2.83 | +0.07 | #47 |
| 2015 | 2.76 | +0.07 | #46 |
| 2014 | 2.69 | +0.06 | #49 |
| 2013 | 2.63 | +0.04 | #48 |
| 2012 | 2.60 | +0.08 | #48 |
| 2011 | 2.52 | +0.04 | #47 |
| 2010 | 2.49 | +0.04 | #47 |
| 2009 | 2.45 | +0.02 | #46 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's physicians was 4.08 in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from the previous year.
Romania's physicians peaked at 4.08 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Romania was 1.19 in 1970.
Romania ranks 31st globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's physicians is projected to reach 4.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Romania in 2025 was 4.08. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_physicians,
title = {Romania Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}