Samoa Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Samoa's physicians was 0.56 in 2021, ranked 94th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Samoa's physicians stood at 0.56 in 2021, a decline of +0.00 from 2020. Samoa ranked 94th globally.
Samoa's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited fluctuations over the years, with a notable decline in the 1980s. The all-time trough of 0.21 physicians per 1,000 people in 1989 marked a period of limited healthcare access. In contrast, the country experienced an increase in the ratio, reaching an all-time peak of 0.67 in 1999. However, since then, the ratio has declined, standing at 0.56 physicians per 1,000 people in 2021, ranking 94th globally. This mirrors the trend observed in its peer countries, such as Bhutan, which shares a similar ratio of 0.56. The trajectory of Samoa's physician-to-population ratio is comparable to that of other developing countries, where resource constraints and healthcare infrastructure limitations may hinder the growth of the healthcare workforce. A significant investment in healthcare infrastructure and training programs could alter the trajectory of Samoa's physician-to-population ratio and improve healthcare access for its population.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.56 | −0.00 | #94 |
| 2020 | 0.56 | +0.00 | #102 |
| 2019 | 0.56 | +0.23 | #103 |
| 2016 | 0.33 | −0.14 | #108 |
| 2013 | 0.46 | +0.13 | #93 |
| 2010 | 0.33 | −0.12 | #107 |
| 2008 | 0.45 | +0.18 | #96 |
| 2005 | 0.27 | −0.00 | #92 |
| 2003 | 0.27 | −0.40 | #85 |
| 1999 | 0.67 | +0.34 | #71 |
| 1998 | 0.33 | −0.01 | #79 |
| 1996 | 0.34 | −0.02 | #76 |
| 1992 | 0.37 | +0.16 | #72 |
| 1989 | 0.21 | −0.07 | #35 |
| 1986 | 0.28 | −0.12 | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Samoa's physicians was 0.56 in 2021. Ranked 94th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's physicians peaked at 0.67 in 1999.
The lowest physicians in Samoa was 0.21 in 1989.
Samoa ranks 94th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Samoa in 2021 was 0.56. This ranks 94th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_physicians,
title = {Samoa Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}