Slovenia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Slovenia's physicians was 3.51 in 2025, ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's physicians stood at 3.51 in 2025, a rise of +0.14 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.51 by 2025. Slovenia ranked 43rd globally.
Slovenia's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a steady growth pattern over the 42-year period from 1980 to 2025. The ratio began at 1.77 physicians per 1,000 people in 1980, reaching its all-time peak of 3.51 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025. This increase signifies a significant improvement in Slovenia's healthcare system, with the country ranking 43rd globally in terms of this indicator. For comparison, Latvia, another Eastern European country, boasts a comparable ratio of 3.47 physicians per 1,000 people, while Paraguay, a country in South America, has a slightly higher ratio of 3.56. The upward trend in Slovenia's physician-to-population ratio suggests a continued emphasis on healthcare development, which could be further supported by investments in medical education and infrastructure. A decline in the ratio, however, might be triggered by factors such as a shortage of skilled medical professionals or inadequate government funding for the healthcare sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.51 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.51 | +0.14 | #43 |
| 2022 | 3.37 | +0.03 | #42 |
| 2021 | 3.34 | +0.03 | #43 |
| 2020 | 3.30 | +0.03 | #43 |
| 2019 | 3.27 | +0.09 | #42 |
| 2018 | 3.19 | +0.08 | #43 |
| 2017 | 3.11 | +0.09 | #44 |
| 2016 | 3.02 | +0.19 | #43 |
| 2015 | 2.83 | +0.06 | #44 |
| 2014 | 2.78 | +0.14 | #47 |
| 2013 | 2.63 | +0.09 | #47 |
| 2012 | 2.55 | +0.05 | #49 |
| 2011 | 2.50 | +0.07 | #49 |
| 2010 | 2.44 | +0.02 | #49 |
| 2009 | 2.42 | +0.02 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovenia's physicians was 3.51 in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from the previous year.
Slovenia's physicians peaked at 3.51 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Slovenia was 1.77 in 1980.
Slovenia ranks 43rd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's physicians is projected to reach 3.51 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Slovenia in 2025 was 3.51. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_physicians,
title = {Slovenia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}