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West Bank and Gaza Physicians

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

2.17 +0.39 (+22.2%)
Year 2018 Rank #69 Global Peak 2.17 (2018) Source World Bank

West Bank and Gaza Physicians (1998–2018)

Overview

West Bank and Gaza's physicians stood at 2.17 in 2018, a rise of +0.39 from 2017. West Bank and Gaza ranked 69th globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2018 2.17 +0.39 #69
2017 1.77 +0.94 #83
2001 0.84 +0.34 #78
1998 0.50 #75

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 +43.6% GDP growth 7.4% C/A balance 5.2%
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

West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. 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 West Bank and Gaza's physicians?

West Bank and Gaza's physicians was 2.17 in 2018. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 22.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in West Bank and Gaza?

West Bank and Gaza's physicians peaked at 2.17 in 2018.

What was the lowest physicians in West Bank and Gaza?

The lowest physicians in West Bank and Gaza was 0.50 in 1998.

How does West Bank and Gaza rank in physicians?

West Bank and Gaza ranks 69th globally in physicians as of 2018.

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 West Bank and Gaza in 2018?

The physicians of West Bank and Gaza in 2018 was 2.17. This ranks 69th in the world.

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