Yemen, Republic of Physicians
Physicians per 1,000 people SH.MED.PHYS.ZS
Yemen, Republic of's physicians was 0.09 in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Yemen, Republic of's physicians stood at 0.09 in 2025, a decline of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.09 by 2025. Yemen, Republic of ranked 129th globally.
Yemen’s physician density has risen modestly from 0.02 in 1960 to 0.09 in 2025, placing it 129th globally and slightly below peers such as Malawi (0.10) and Eritrea (0.09). The most pronounced expansion occurred in the early 2000s, when the number of physicians per 1,000 people peaked at 0.30 in 2004, a level far above the all‑time low of 0.01 recorded in 1990 during the country’s civil conflict. Over the 18‑year coverage span, the average increase has been gradual, reflecting limited health‑sector investment and persistent insecurity that constrain training capacity and retention of medical staff. While the recent figure of 0.09 still trails regional averages, the upward trajectory suggests that sustained improvements in security, funding for medical education, and targeted incentives for health‑worker deployment could accelerate growth and narrow the gap with neighboring countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Physicians | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.08 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.09 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.09 | −0.00 | #129 |
| 2023 | 0.10 | −0.07 | #52 |
| 2022 | 0.17 | −0.01 | #106 |
| 2021 | 0.17 | −0.00 | #104 |
| 2020 | 0.18 | −0.09 | #114 |
| 2014 | 0.27 | −0.01 | #106 |
| 2009 | 0.28 | +0.00 | #101 |
| 2008 | 0.28 | −0.03 | #104 |
| 2004 | 0.31 | +0.09 | #98 |
| 1997 | 0.21 | −0.02 | #93 |
| 1996 | 0.23 | −0.02 | #80 |
| 1995 | 0.25 | +0.24 | #100 |
| 1990 | 0.01 | −0.16 | #138 |
| 1985 | 0.17 | +0.03 | #51 |
| 1981 | 0.15 | +0.12 | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Yemen, Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Yemen, Republic of's physicians was 0.09 in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous year.
Yemen, Republic of's physicians peaked at 0.31 in 2004.
The lowest physicians in Yemen, Republic of was 0.01 in 1990.
Yemen, Republic of ranks 129th globally in physicians as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Yemen, Republic of's physicians is projected to reach 0.09 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The physicians of Yemen, Republic of in 2025 was 0.09. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_yemen-republic-of_physicians,
title = {Yemen, Republic of Physicians},
url = {https://historysaid.com/yemen-republic-of/physicians/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}