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United Kingdom Physicians

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

3.45 +0.15 (+4.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #46 Global Peak 3.45 (2025) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Physicians (1960–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's physicians stood at 3.45 in 2025, a rise of +0.15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.45 by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 46th globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2026* trend 3.54 - -
2025* trend 3.45 - -
2025 3.45 +0.15 #46
2023 3.30 +0.16 #17
2022 3.14 −0.02 #48
2021 3.16 +0.13 #49
2020 3.03 +0.10 #50
2019 2.93 +0.10 #48
2018 2.83 +0.03 #50
2017 2.80 +0.03 #50
2016 2.77 +0.01 #48
2015 2.77 +0.03 #45
2014 2.74 +0.04 #48
2013 2.70 +0.01 #46
2012 2.69 +0.01 #47
2011 2.68 +0.04 #44
2010 2.65 +0.00 #44
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
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

United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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 United Kingdom's physicians?

United Kingdom's physicians was 3.45 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's physicians peaked at 3.45 in 2025.

What was the lowest physicians in United Kingdom?

The lowest physicians in United Kingdom was 0.80 in 1960.

How does United Kingdom rank in physicians?

United Kingdom ranks 46th globally in physicians as of 2025.

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 projected physicians of United Kingdom in 2025?

United Kingdom's physicians is projected to reach 3.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the physicians of United Kingdom in 2025?

The physicians of United Kingdom in 2025 was 3.45. This ranks 46th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_physicians, title = {United Kingdom Physicians}, url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/physicians}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }