Serbia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Serbia's physicians was 3.12 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Serbia's physicians stood at 3.12 in 2025, a rise of +0.02 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.12 by 2025. Serbia ranked 51st globally.
Serbia's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a steady growth trajectory over the past two decades. From a low of 2.71 physicians per 1,000 people in 2003, the country has made significant progress, reaching a peak of 3.12 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025, with Singapore boasting a slightly higher ratio of 3.17 physicians per 1,000 people. The steady increase in Serbia's physician-to-population ratio indicates a strengthening of its healthcare infrastructure, which is crucial for delivering quality medical services. The improvement in this indicator is significant, especially when compared to other peer countries, such as Azerbaijan, which has a ratio of 3.10 physicians per 1,000 people. The upward trend in Serbia's physician-to-population ratio is a positive development that suggests improved healthcare outcomes for its citizens. However, to sustain this progress, Serbia will need to continue investing in its healthcare system and addressing the ongoing challenges of healthcare workforce shortages and uneven distribution of medical services.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.12 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.12 | +0.02 | #51 |
| 2022 | 3.10 | +0.07 | #50 |
| 2021 | 3.03 | +0.15 | #51 |
| 2020 | 2.88 | −0.09 | #51 |
| 2018 | 2.97 | +0.03 | #46 |
| 2017 | 2.94 | +0.01 | #46 |
| 2016 | 2.93 | −0.12 | #44 |
| 2015 | 3.04 | +0.01 | #38 |
| 2014 | 3.03 | −0.03 | #40 |
| 2013 | 3.06 | +0.01 | #40 |
| 2012 | 3.05 | +0.00 | #39 |
| 2011 | 3.04 | +0.03 | #35 |
| 2010 | 3.02 | +0.04 | #33 |
| 2009 | 2.97 | +0.03 | #34 |
| 2008 | 2.94 | +0.09 | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's physicians was 3.12 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's physicians peaked at 3.12 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Serbia was 2.71 in 2003.
Serbia ranks 51st globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's physicians is projected to reach 3.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Serbia in 2025 was 3.12. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_physicians,
title = {Serbia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}