Senegal Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Senegal's physicians was 0.13 in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 22.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Senegal's physicians stood at 0.13 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.13 by 2025. Senegal ranked 123rd globally.
Senegal's physician-to-population ratio has experienced a notable increase over the past five decades, with the sector reaching a peak of 0.32 physicians per 1,000 people in 2013. This growth was a significant improvement from the all-time trough of 0.04 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960, and reflects the country's efforts to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure. However, Senegal's physician-to-population ratio has since declined to 0.13 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025, ranking it 123rd globally. This decline is comparable to that of peer countries, including Cameroon which has a comparable ratio of 0.14 physicians per 1,000 people. The relative stagnation in physician numbers may be attributed to various factors, including a lack of investment in healthcare infrastructure and the ongoing challenges of human resource development in the sector. If Senegal continues to prioritize the development of its healthcare sector, it may see an uptick in the physician-to-population ratio in the coming years, potentially driven by increased investment in medical education and training programs.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.14 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.13 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.13 | +0.03 | #123 |
| 2023 | 0.11 | −0.02 | #51 |
| 2022 | 0.12 | +0.03 | #115 |
| 2021 | 0.10 | +0.02 | #114 |
| 2020 | 0.08 | −0.01 | #126 |
| 2019 | 0.09 | +0.02 | #124 |
| 2017 | 0.07 | −0.01 | #135 |
| 2016 | 0.08 | −0.13 | #123 |
| 2015 | 0.21 | −0.11 | #103 |
| 2013 | 0.32 | +0.26 | #97 |
| 2008 | 0.06 | +0.01 | #118 |
| 2004 | 0.05 | −0.04 | #128 |
| 1998 | 0.10 | +0.00 | #84 |
| 1997 | 0.09 | +0.00 | #98 |
| 1996 | 0.09 | +0.02 | #87 |
Analysis
Senegal's physicians was 0.13 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 0.13 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's physicians was 0.13 in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 22.9% increase from the previous year.
Senegal's physicians peaked at 0.32 in 2013.
The lowest physicians in Senegal was 0.04 in 1960.
Senegal ranks 123rd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's physicians is projected to reach 0.13 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Senegal in 2025 was 0.13. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_physicians,
title = {Senegal Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}