Visual Capitalist June 20, 2024
This graphic maps and ranks the countries with the highest and lowest doctor density (measured per 10,000 population), according to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates as of 2022.
Health worker density in general is an important metric tracked by the UN, as part of its sustainable development goals. A 2016 WHO study found that investing and expanding healthcare workforces improves economic growth.
Ranked: Doctors Per 10,000 Population
European countries, like Belgium, Georgia, and Austria, lead the ranks by the ratio of doctors to resident population. South American countries, represented by Uruguay and Argentina, also make the top 10.
| Rank | Country | Doctors per 10K People (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 63.9 |
| 2 | 🇬🇪... |
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