Sudan Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Sudan's physicians was 0.25 in 2017, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 36.9% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2017.
Overview
Sudan's physicians stood at 0.25 in 2017, a decline of +0.15 from 2015. Sudan ranked 118th globally.
Sudan's density of physicians reached 0.25 per 1,000 people in 2017, ranking 118th globally, according to the World Bank. This marks a significant increase from the all-time low of 0.03 in 1960, reflecting gradual improvements in medical workforce capacity over more than five decades. The highest recorded density occurred in 2015, when Sudan achieved 0.40 physicians per 1,000 population, suggesting a near doubling of access within a relatively short span before declining slightly by 2017. Despite this progress, Sudan continues to face critical shortages, with its physician density remaining below that of peer countries such as Honduras (0.30) and Guatemala (0.29), though slightly above Afghanistan (0.24) and Angola (0.21). The fluctuations around the mid-2010s may reflect disruptions from political instability, economic constraints, or changes in health investment. Sustained improvements in medical education, retention of health professionals, and stable health financing would be essential to reverse recent declines and establish a consistent upward trajectory in physician availability.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.25 | −0.15 | #118 |
| 2015 | 0.40 | +0.07 | #98 |
| 2008 | 0.32 | −0.02 | #102 |
| 2007 | 0.35 | +0.00 | #95 |
| 2006 | 0.35 | +0.10 | #87 |
| 2004 | 0.25 | +0.09 | #102 |
| 2000 | 0.16 | +0.07 | #97 |
| 1996 | 0.09 | −0.02 | #89 |
| 1994 | 0.11 | +0.02 | #75 |
| 1986 | 0.09 | −0.01 | #61 |
| 1984 | 0.10 | −0.01 | #65 |
| 1981 | 0.10 | −0.01 | #77 |
| 1980 | 0.11 | +0.04 | #69 |
| 1975 | 0.07 | +0.00 | #67 |
| 1970 | 0.07 | +0.03 | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's physicians was 0.25 in 2017. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 36.9% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's physicians peaked at 0.40 in 2015.
The lowest physicians in Sudan was 0.03 in 1960.
Sudan ranks 118th globally in physicians as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Sudan in 2017 was 0.25. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_physicians,
title = {Sudan Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}