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Zimbabwe Physicians

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

0.14 +0.00 (+2.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #121 Global Peak 0.20 (1960) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Physicians (1960–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's physicians stood at 0.14 in 2025, a rise of +0.00 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.14 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 121st globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2026* trend 0.14 - -
2025* trend 0.14 - -
2025 0.14 +0.00 #121
2023 0.14 +0.01 #50
2022 0.13 −0.01 #114
2021 0.14 +0.01 #108
2020 0.13 +0.01 #120
2019 0.12 −0.08 #120
2018 0.20 +0.02 #131
2017 0.18 +0.01 #124
2016 0.17 −0.00 #113
2015 0.17 +0.06 #106
2014 0.12 +0.04 #114
2013 0.08 +0.00 #110
2012 0.08 −0.00 #112
2011 0.08 −0.04 #108
2010 0.12 +0.01 #115
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe 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

What is Zimbabwe's physicians?

Zimbabwe's physicians was 0.14 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's physicians peaked at 0.20 in 1960.

What was the lowest physicians in Zimbabwe?

The lowest physicians in Zimbabwe was 0.05 in 2007.

How does Zimbabwe rank in physicians?

Zimbabwe ranks 121st 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 Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's physicians is projected to reach 0.14 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the physicians of Zimbabwe in 2025?

The physicians of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 0.14. This ranks 121st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_physicians, title = {Zimbabwe Physicians}, url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/physicians}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }