South Sudan Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
South Sudan's physicians was 0.04 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2018–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's physicians stood at 0.04 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.04 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 135th globally.
South Sudan's physician-to-population ratio has remained relatively stagnant over the past five years, with a current value of 0.04 physicians per 1,000 people, placing it 135th globally. This ratio has not fluctuated, neither reaching an all-time peak nor trough within the given timeframe. Notably, South Sudan's ratio is comparable to its peer, the Central African Republic, which also has 0.04 physicians per 1,000 people. Conversely, Burundi, another comparator, boasts a higher ratio of 0.06 physicians per 1,000 people. Historically, South Sudan's ratio has experienced a slight decline, reaching its trough in 2019 with a value of 0.03 physicians per 1,000 people. To improve its physician-to-population ratio and enhance access to healthcare, South Sudan would need to significantly increase its number of trained physicians or implement policies to encourage the migration of foreign medical professionals to the country.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.04 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.04 | +0.00 | #135 |
| 2022 | 0.04 | −0.00 | #123 |
| 2020 | 0.04 | +0.01 | #134 |
| 2019 | 0.03 | −0.01 | #134 |
| 2018 | 0.04 | – | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's physicians was 0.04 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's physicians peaked at 0.04 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in South Sudan was 0.03 in 2019.
South Sudan ranks 135th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's physicians is projected to reach 0.04 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of South Sudan in 2025 was 0.04. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_physicians,
title = {South Sudan Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}