Rwanda Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Rwanda's physicians was 0.08 in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 16.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's physicians stood at 0.08 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.08 by 2025. Rwanda ranked 131st globally.
Rwanda's physician density has demonstrated a notable increase since the 1960s, when it stood at 0.01 physicians per 1,000 people. The country's progress accelerated in the following decades, with a notable peak of 0.14 physicians per 1,000 people in 2017. However, Rwanda's physician density has declined to 0.08 physicians per 1,000 people as of 2025. This current figure ranks Rwanda 131 globally, placing it behind peer countries such as Eritrea, where the density is 0.09 physicians per 1,000 people. Rwanda's improvement in physician density reflects both investment in healthcare infrastructure and education. Despite the decline in recent years, Rwanda's trajectory may stabilize as the country continues to address healthcare challenges and invest in its healthcare workforce, potentially reversing the downward trend. A significant increase in government spending on healthcare or reforms to improve healthcare access and quality could alter Rwanda's trajectory and propel the country's physician density upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.08 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.08 | −0.01 | #131 |
| 2022 | 0.09 | −0.03 | #117 |
| 2021 | 0.12 | +0.00 | #111 |
| 2020 | 0.12 | −0.00 | #121 |
| 2019 | 0.12 | −0.02 | #121 |
| 2018 | 0.13 | −0.00 | #139 |
| 2017 | 0.14 | +0.02 | #126 |
| 2016 | 0.12 | +0.01 | #116 |
| 2015 | 0.11 | +0.02 | #109 |
| 2014 | 0.09 | −0.01 | #117 |
| 2013 | 0.10 | +0.09 | #108 |
| 2011 | 0.01 | −0.04 | #116 |
| 2010 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #123 |
| 2009 | 0.06 | +0.00 | #122 |
| 2008 | 0.05 | +0.03 | #124 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's physicians was 0.08 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 16.4% decrease from the previous year.
Rwanda's physicians peaked at 0.14 in 2017.
The lowest physicians in Rwanda was 0.01 in 1960.
Rwanda ranks 131st globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's physicians is projected to reach 0.08 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Rwanda in 2025 was 0.08. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_physicians,
title = {Rwanda Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}