Uganda Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Uganda's physicians was 0.22 in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 14.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uganda's physicians stood at 0.22 in 2025, a rise of +0.03 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.22 by 2025. Uganda ranked 114th globally.
Uganda's physician-to-population ratio has shown a gradual increase from 1960, when it stood at 0.07, to 0.22 in 2025, its highest recorded level. This upward trend paused briefly in 1993, when the ratio plummeted to an all-time low of 0.04, but has since continued steadily. Currently, Uganda ranks 114th globally in terms of physician density, closely matched by Mali, which shares the same ratio. The increase in the number of physicians has likely contributed to improved healthcare outcomes in the country. However, the ratio remains lower than that of some of Uganda's peer countries, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has a similar ratio. The steady increase in the ratio suggests a positive trend, although the trajectory may be influenced by future developments in the country's healthcare infrastructure and workforce. A significant investment in medical education and training could potentially accelerate Uganda's progress in increasing its physician-to-population ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 0.22 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.22 | +0.03 | #114 |
| 2022 | 0.19 | +0.03 | #100 |
| 2020 | 0.16 | −0.01 | #116 |
| 2017 | 0.17 | +0.08 | #125 |
| 2015 | 0.10 | −0.00 | #110 |
| 2012 | 0.10 | −0.02 | #110 |
| 2005 | 0.12 | +0.04 | #99 |
| 2004 | 0.08 | +0.03 | #123 |
| 2002 | 0.05 | +0.01 | #91 |
| 1993 | 0.04 | −0.00 | #108 |
| 1989 | 0.05 | +0.00 | #48 |
| 1984 | 0.04 | −0.00 | #74 |
| 1982 | 0.05 | −0.00 | #44 |
| 1981 | 0.05 | −0.06 | #89 |
| 1975 | 0.11 | +0.00 | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's physicians was 0.22 in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 14.1% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's physicians peaked at 0.22 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in Uganda was 0.04 in 1993.
Uganda ranks 114th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's physicians is projected to reach 0.22 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Uganda in 2025 was 0.22. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_physicians,
title = {Uganda Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}