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Sierra Leone Physicians

Physicians per 1,000 people  SH.MED.PHYS.ZS

0.12 −0.01 (-9.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #124 Global Peak 0.13 (2022) Source World Bank

Sierra Leone Physicians (1960–2025)

Overview

Sierra Leone's physicians stood at 0.12 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.12 by 2025. Sierra Leone ranked 124th globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2025* trend 0.12 - -
2025 0.12 −0.01 #124
2022 0.13 +0.06 #112
2020 0.07 +0.04 #130
2019 0.03 −0.04 #133
2018 0.08 +0.05 #148
2011 0.03 +0.00 #115
2010 0.02 +0.01 #132
2008 0.02 −0.02 #132
2004 0.03 −0.04 #135
1996 0.07 −0.00 #91
1984 0.08 +0.02 #69
1981 0.05 −0.01 #86
1980 0.06 +0.00 #73
1975 0.05 −0.00 #70
1970 0.06 −0.00 #120
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Currency Crisis Pattern
Rapid currency depreciation (>30% YoY) combined with reserve drawdown and inflation surge. Often precedes emergency rate hikes.
Inflation 47.6% Reserves YoY -20.6% FX YoY +51.7%
Occurred 128 times, 35 successful
Inflation
133.5%
Reserves YoY
-48.5%
FX YoY
+126.8%
Inflation
38.1%
Reserves YoY
-30.4%
FX YoY
+33.2%
Inflation
221.3%
Reserves YoY
-15.4%
FX YoY
+820.4%
Inflation
47.6%
Reserves YoY
-20.6%
FX YoY
+51.7%
Inflation
667.4%
Reserves YoY
-80.7%
FX YoY
+835.9%
Inflation
31.3%
Reserves YoY
-47.5%
FX YoY
+42.5%
24 mo later
22.8%

Analysis

Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Leone's physicians?

Sierra Leone's physicians was 0.12 in 2025. Ranked 124th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's physicians peaked at 0.13 in 2022.

What was the lowest physicians in Sierra Leone?

The lowest physicians in Sierra Leone was 0.02 in 2008.

How does Sierra Leone rank in physicians?

Sierra Leone ranks 124th globally in physicians as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for physicians?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected physicians of Sierra Leone in 2025?

Sierra Leone's physicians is projected to reach 0.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the physicians of Sierra Leone in 2025?

The physicians of Sierra Leone in 2025 was 0.12. This ranks 124th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_physicians, title = {Sierra Leone Physicians}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/physicians}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }