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Sri Lanka Physicians

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

1.24 +0.11 (+9.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #82 Global Peak 1.24 (2025) Source World Bank

Sri Lanka Physicians (1960–2025)

Overview

Sri Lanka's physicians stood at 1.24 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.24 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 82nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2026* trend 1.27 - -
2025* trend 1.24 - -
2025 1.24 +0.11 #82
2023 1.14 −0.01 #34
2021 1.14 −0.02 #82
2020 1.17 +0.07 #86
2019 1.10 +0.14 #84
2018 0.96 +0.07 #94
2017 0.89 +0.03 #97
2016 0.86 +0.03 #89
2015 0.83 +0.02 #84
2014 0.81 +0.04 #93
2013 0.77 +0.03 #83
2012 0.74 +0.02 #88
2011 0.72 +0.02 #85
2010 0.70 +0.04 #92
2009 0.66 +0.06 #92
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +38.3% GDP growth 5.0% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sri Lanka matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Lanka's physicians?

Sri Lanka's physicians was 1.24 in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 9.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's physicians peaked at 1.24 in 2025.

What was the lowest physicians in Sri Lanka?

The lowest physicians in Sri Lanka was 0.13 in 1981.

How does Sri Lanka rank in physicians?

Sri Lanka ranks 82nd 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 Sri Lanka in 2025?

Sri Lanka's physicians is projected to reach 1.24 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the physicians of Sri Lanka in 2025?

The physicians of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 1.24. This ranks 82nd in the world.

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Sri Lanka Physicians. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/physicians
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@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_physicians, title = {Sri Lanka Physicians}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/physicians}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }