Somalia, Fed. Rep. Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s physicians was 0.05 in 2014, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 77.8% increase from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2014.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s physicians stood at 0.05 in 2014, a rise of +0.02 from 2006. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 121st globally.
Somalia's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the years, with the country's performance ranking 121 globally as of 2014. Compared to its closest ranked peers, such as Burundi with a ratio of 0.06 and Burkina Faso with a ratio of 0.05, Somalia's 0.05 physicians per 1,000 people in 2014 appears relatively stable. However, Somalia's all-time peak of 0.07 physicians per 1,000 people in 1984 suggests that the country had a higher ratio in the past. Conversely, Somalia's all-time trough of 0.02 physicians per 1,000 people in 1960 indicates a significant decline in the ratio over the years. Despite this, Somalia has maintained a relatively stable ratio since 1984, which is a positive sign. However, Somalia's healthcare system is likely to face significant challenges in the future, including a potential decline in the ratio if healthcare infrastructure and funding do not improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.05 | +0.02 | #121 |
| 2006 | 0.03 | −0.01 | #101 |
| 1997 | 0.04 | −0.00 | #102 |
| 1993 | 0.04 | −0.03 | #106 |
| 1984 | 0.07 | +0.03 | #70 |
| 1981 | 0.04 | −0.00 | #91 |
| 1980 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #75 |
| 1975 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #74 |
| 1970 | 0.04 | +0.01 | #127 |
| 1965 | 0.03 | +0.00 | #97 |
| 1960 | 0.02 | – | #121 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s physicians was 0.05 in 2014, a rise of +0.02 from 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s physicians was 0.05 in 2014. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 77.8% increase from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s physicians peaked at 0.07 in 1984.
The lowest physicians in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was 0.02 in 1960.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 121st globally in physicians as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2014 was 0.05. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_physicians,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}