Uzbekistan Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Uzbekistan's physicians was 2.81 in 2021, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 21.4% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2021.
Overview
Uzbekistan's physicians stood at 2.81 in 2021, a rise of +0.50 from 2020. Uzbekistan ranked 57th globally.
Uzbekistan’s density of physicians rose modestly from 2.67 per 1,000 population in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 3.38 in 1990, before slipping to a trough of 2.27 in 2017; by 2021 the figure had recovered to 2.81, placing the country 57th globally. This recent level matches that of Palau and is only marginally above the United Arab Emirates’ 2.79, indicating that Uzbekistan now sits among the middle tier of health‑workforce provision when compared with other small or high‑income economies. The post‑Soviet decline in the 2000s reflects reduced training capacity and out‑migration of medical staff, while the subsequent rebound aligns with expanded government investment in medical education and the opening of private clinics. Continued fiscal support for medical schools and incentives to retain doctors in rural areas will be essential to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with higher‑ranking peers such as Singapore, which records 2.78 physicians per 1,000.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.81 | +0.50 | #57 |
| 2020 | 2.31 | −0.01 | #67 |
| 2019 | 2.32 | −0.01 | #64 |
| 2018 | 2.33 | +0.06 | #66 |
| 2017 | 2.27 | −0.03 | #62 |
| 2016 | 2.30 | −0.07 | #59 |
| 2015 | 2.36 | −0.03 | #54 |
| 2014 | 2.39 | −0.03 | #54 |
| 2013 | 2.42 | −0.04 | #54 |
| 2012 | 2.46 | −0.06 | #52 |
| 2011 | 2.52 | −0.04 | #48 |
| 2010 | 2.56 | −0.03 | #46 |
| 2009 | 2.58 | −0.04 | #44 |
| 2008 | 2.62 | −0.03 | #44 |
| 2007 | 2.65 | −0.02 | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's physicians was 2.81 in 2021. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 21.4% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's physicians peaked at 3.38 in 1990.
The lowest physicians in Uzbekistan was 2.27 in 2017.
Uzbekistan ranks 57th globally in physicians as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The physicians of Uzbekistan in 2021 was 2.81. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_physicians,
title = {Uzbekistan Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}