Sweden Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Sweden's physicians was 4.41 in 2021, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Sweden's physicians stood at 4.41 in 2021, a rise of +0.09 from 2020. Sweden ranked 17th globally.
Sweden's physician-to-population ratio has exhibited a steady upward trend since the early 1960s, when the country's ratio stood at a low of 1.00 physicians per 1,000 people. By 2021, this ratio had more than quadrupled to 4.41 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants, placing Sweden at the 17th position globally. Notably, Sweden's peak ratio in 2021 was slightly below that of Switzerland, where the ratio stood at 4.43 physicians per 1,000 people, and above that of Iceland, where the ratio was 4.38. This significant increase in physicians per capita is a testament to Sweden's investment in healthcare infrastructure and human capital. Given the country's aging population and increasing healthcare needs, maintaining this ratio will likely require continued investment in medical education and training programs. A decline in the number of physicians entering the workforce or a significant shift in healthcare policy could potentially alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.41 | +0.09 | #17 |
| 2020 | 4.32 | +0.03 | #16 |
| 2019 | 4.29 | −0.03 | #16 |
| 2018 | 4.32 | +0.05 | #14 |
| 2017 | 4.27 | +0.04 | #13 |
| 2016 | 4.23 | +0.06 | #11 |
| 2015 | 4.17 | +0.07 | #10 |
| 2014 | 4.11 | +0.07 | #13 |
| 2013 | 4.04 | +0.08 | #11 |
| 2012 | 3.97 | +0.08 | #12 |
| 2011 | 3.89 | +0.08 | #12 |
| 2010 | 3.81 | +0.06 | #12 |
| 2009 | 3.75 | +0.07 | #12 |
| 2008 | 3.68 | +0.06 | #14 |
| 2007 | 3.63 | +0.08 | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's physicians was 4.41 in 2021. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's physicians peaked at 4.41 in 2021.
The lowest physicians in Sweden was 1.00 in 1960.
Sweden ranks 17th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Sweden in 2021 was 4.41. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_physicians,
title = {Sweden Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}