United Arab Emirates Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Overview
United Arab Emirates's physicians stood at 3.11 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.11 by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 52nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.17 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.11 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.11 | +0.11 | #52 |
| 2023 | 2.99 | +0.08 | #19 |
| 2022 | 2.92 | +0.13 | #53 |
| 2021 | 2.79 | −0.04 | #58 |
| 2020 | 2.83 | +0.12 | #53 |
| 2019 | 2.71 | +0.11 | #51 |
| 2018 | 2.61 | +0.10 | #53 |
| 2017 | 2.50 | +0.04 | #56 |
| 2016 | 2.46 | +0.10 | #53 |
| 2015 | 2.36 | +0.13 | #55 |
| 2014 | 2.23 | +0.19 | #60 |
| 2013 | 2.05 | +0.24 | #62 |
| 2012 | 1.80 | +0.01 | #68 |
| 2011 | 1.79 | +0.04 | #66 |
| 2010 | 1.75 | −0.04 | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's physicians was 3.11 in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's physicians peaked at 3.11 in 2025.
The lowest physicians in United Arab Emirates was 0.91 in 1970.
United Arab Emirates ranks 52nd globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's physicians is projected to reach 3.11 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 3.11. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_physicians,
title = {United Arab Emirates Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/physicians},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}