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Trinidad and Tobago Physicians

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

4.16 −0.14 (-3.3%)
Year 2021 Rank #22 Global Peak 4.30 (2020) Source World Bank

Trinidad and Tobago Physicians (1960–2021)

Overview

Trinidad and Tobago's physicians stood at 4.16 in 2021, a decline of +0.14 from 2020. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 22nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2021 4.16 −0.14 #22
2020 4.30 +0.09 #18
2019 4.21 +0.27 #19
2018 3.94 +0.72 #23
2017 3.22 +0.68 #39
2015 2.54 +0.80 #49
2011 1.74 +0.01 #68
2010 1.73 +0.29 #67
2009 1.44 +0.31 #69
2007 1.13 −0.04 #74
2006 1.17 +0.40 #73
2003 0.78 −0.02 #76
2002 0.79 −0.14 #78
2001 0.93 −0.03 #74
2000 0.97 +0.08 #76
Show all years (1960-2021)

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 +12.9% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 14.1%
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

Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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 Trinidad and Tobago's physicians?

Trinidad and Tobago's physicians was 4.16 in 2021. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago's physicians peaked at 4.30 in 2020.

What was the lowest physicians in Trinidad and Tobago?

The lowest physicians in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.26 in 1965.

How does Trinidad and Tobago rank in physicians?

Trinidad and Tobago ranks 22nd globally in physicians as of 2021.

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 physicians of Trinidad and Tobago in 2021?

The physicians of Trinidad and Tobago in 2021 was 4.16. This ranks 22nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_physicians, title = {Trinidad and Tobago Physicians}, url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/physicians}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }