Tunisia Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Tunisia's physicians was 1.32 in 2021, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2021.
Overview
Tunisia's physicians stood at 1.32 in 2021, a rise of +0.00 from 2020. Tunisia ranked 79th globally.
Tunisia’s physician density rose from a low of 0.10 per 1,000 people in 1960 to 1.31 in 2021, placing the country 79th worldwide and marking its all‑time peak in the same year. This 13‑fold increase over six decades reflects sustained expansion of medical education and public‑health investment, yet the current level remains modest compared with peers such as Bolivia (1.28) and Suriname (1.47). The gradual climb suggests that policy measures have successfully broadened the supply of doctors, but the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours indicates room for further capacity building, especially in rural and underserved areas. Continued improvements in training infrastructure, incentives for private practice, and retention strategies for graduates could accelerate growth, while fiscal constraints or brain‑drain risks might temper progress. If Tunisia maintains its recent trajectory, physician density is likely to edge upward, narrowing the disparity with comparable economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.32 | +0.00 | #79 |
| 2020 | 1.32 | +0.02 | #83 |
| 2019 | 1.30 | +0.02 | #83 |
| 2017 | 1.28 | +0.02 | #88 |
| 2016 | 1.26 | −0.03 | #83 |
| 2015 | 1.29 | +0.03 | #77 |
| 2014 | 1.25 | +0.05 | #86 |
| 2010 | 1.21 | +0.11 | #82 |
| 2008 | 1.09 | +0.08 | #79 |
| 2007 | 1.01 | +0.09 | #78 |
| 2005 | 0.92 | −0.39 | #76 |
| 2004 | 1.31 | +0.50 | #71 |
| 2003 | 0.81 | +0.01 | #74 |
| 2002 | 0.80 | +0.01 | #77 |
| 2001 | 0.79 | +0.03 | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's physicians was 1.32 in 2021. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's physicians peaked at 1.32 in 2020.
The lowest physicians in Tunisia was 0.10 in 1960.
Tunisia ranks 79th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Tunisia in 2021 was 1.32. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_physicians,
title = {Tunisia Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}