Tonga Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Tonga's physicians was 1.01 in 2021, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Tonga's physicians stood at 1.01 in 2021, a rise of +0.07 from 2020. Tonga ranked 84th globally.
Tonga's physician-to-population ratio has experienced a gradual improvement since 1960, when it stood at 0.38. The country's lowest recorded ratio occurred in 1970, at 0.26. Since then, Tonga has made significant strides in increasing the number of physicians, reaching a peak ratio of 1.01 in 2021. As of 2021, Tonga ranks 84th globally in terms of the number of physicians per 1,000 people. For comparison, Viet Nam, a peer country, has a higher ratio, at 1.11 in 2021. This trend suggests that Tonga's healthcare system has made notable advancements in recent decades. However, the country's continued progress may be hindered by challenges related to brain drain and the recruitment of medical professionals, which could potentially impact the trajectory of this trend if not addressed effectively.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.01 | +0.07 | #84 |
| 2020 | 0.95 | −0.07 | #89 |
| 2019 | 1.01 | +0.50 | #87 |
| 2013 | 0.51 | −0.03 | #91 |
| 2010 | 0.54 | −0.04 | #99 |
| 2009 | 0.58 | +0.04 | #94 |
| 2008 | 0.53 | +0.24 | #94 |
| 2002 | 0.29 | −0.05 | #86 |
| 2001 | 0.34 | −0.16 | #89 |
| 2000 | 0.50 | +0.06 | #87 |
| 1997 | 0.44 | −0.07 | #88 |
| 1991 | 0.51 | +0.02 | #72 |
| 1989 | 0.49 | −0.11 | #31 |
| 1982 | 0.60 | −0.00 | #31 |
| 1981 | 0.60 | +0.24 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's physicians was 1.01 in 2021. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
Tonga's physicians peaked at 1.01 in 2021.
The lowest physicians in Tonga was 0.26 in 1970.
Tonga ranks 84th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Tonga in 2021 was 1.01. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_physicians,
title = {Tonga Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}