Vanuatu Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
0.16
+0.03 (+19.7%)
Vanuatu Physicians (1960–2019)
Overview
Vanuatu's physicians stood at 0.16 in 2019, a rise of +0.03 from 2018. Vanuatu ranked 116th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.16 | +0.03 | #116 |
| 2018 | 0.14 | −0.03 | #138 |
| 2016 | 0.17 | −0.02 | #114 |
| 2012 | 0.19 | +0.07 | #103 |
| 2008 | 0.12 | −0.00 | #113 |
| 2007 | 0.12 | −0.03 | #102 |
| 2004 | 0.15 | +0.03 | #114 |
| 1997 | 0.12 | +0.02 | #96 |
| 1991 | 0.10 | −0.03 | #87 |
| 1989 | 0.13 | −0.08 | #42 |
| 1986 | 0.20 | +0.02 | #55 |
| 1981 | 0.19 | −0.00 | #67 |
| 1980 | 0.19 | −0.11 | #60 |
| 1970 | 0.30 | +0.02 | #69 |
| 1960 | 0.28 | – | #56 |
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 +21.6%
GDP growth 3.2%
C/A balance 7.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Vanuatu's physicians?▾
Vanuatu's physicians was 0.16 in 2019. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 19.7% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest physicians in Vanuatu?▾
Vanuatu's physicians peaked at 0.30 in 1970.
What was the lowest physicians in Vanuatu?▾
The lowest physicians in Vanuatu was 0.10 in 1991.
How does Vanuatu rank in physicians?▾
Vanuatu ranks 116th globally in physicians as of 2019.
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 physicians of Vanuatu in 2019?▾
The physicians of Vanuatu in 2019 was 0.16. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
APA
Vanuatu Physicians. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/physicians
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_physicians,
title = {Vanuatu Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/physicians},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}