Ukraine Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Ukraine's physicians was 3.48 in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Ukraine's physicians stood at 3.48 in 2025, a decline of +0.05 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.48 by 2025. Ukraine ranked 44th globally.
Ukraine's physician-to-population ratio has fluctuated over the past 37 years, with significant variations occurring in the early 1990s and the 2010s. The country's all-time peak of 4.41 physicians per 1,000 people in 1995 was surpassed by several nations, including Slovenia, which has maintained a relatively stable ratio of 3.51. Conversely, Ukraine's ratio declined to an all-time low of 2.94 in 2014, following a prolonged period of conflict and economic instability. Since then, the country has shown a steady recovery, with the latest available figure standing at 3.48 physicians per 1,000 people in 2025. This growth rate is comparable to Latvia, another Eastern European nation, which has maintained a similar ratio. While the current trend indicates a gradual increase, sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and human resources would be necessary to further boost Ukraine's physician-to-population ratio and improve healthcare outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.49 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.48 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.48 | −0.05 | #44 |
| 2023 | 3.53 | +0.60 | #14 |
| 2014 | 2.94 | −0.50 | #43 |
| 2013 | 3.43 | −0.00 | #25 |
| 2012 | 3.43 | +0.00 | #27 |
| 2011 | 3.43 | −0.00 | #25 |
| 2010 | 3.43 | −0.01 | #26 |
| 2009 | 3.44 | +0.37 | #24 |
| 2008 | 3.07 | +0.03 | #33 |
| 2007 | 3.04 | +0.00 | #29 |
| 2006 | 3.04 | +0.07 | #30 |
| 2005 | 2.97 | +0.01 | #29 |
| 2004 | 2.97 | +0.00 | #30 |
| 2003 | 2.96 | −0.01 | #29 |
| 2002 | 2.98 | −0.01 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine 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
Ukraine's physicians was 3.48 in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's physicians peaked at 4.41 in 1995.
The lowest physicians in Ukraine was 2.94 in 2014.
Ukraine ranks 44th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ukraine's physicians is projected to reach 3.48 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Ukraine in 2025 was 3.48. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_physicians,
title = {Ukraine Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}