Australia - Density of Professional Nurses and Midwives Employed in Hospitals
Since 2014, Australia Density of Professional Nurses and Midwives Employed in Hospitals decreased by 1.7% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 10 comparing other countries in Density of Professional Nurses and Midwives Employed in Hospitals with 6.8 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons. Australia is overtaken by Japan, which was ranked number 9 with 6.83 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons and is followed by Denmark at 6.45 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons. Norway topped the ranking with 9.2 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons in 2019, an increase of 1.1% compared to 2018. Norway, Switzerland and Belgium respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. South Korea witnessed the best average annual growth at +6.7% per year, while Australia was the worst growing country at -1.7% per year.
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| Date | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.80 |
| 2018 | 6.80 |
| 2017 | 6.36 |
| 2016 | 7.74 |
| 2015 | 7.74 |
How does Australia rank in Density of Professional Nurses and Midwives Employed in Hospitals?
| # | 54 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Norway
|
9 | 2019 | +1.1 % | +0.6 % | View data | |
| 3 |
#3
Switzerland
|
8 | 2019 | +0.4 % | +0.4 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Luxembourg
|
7 | 2019 | -0.1 % | -0.4 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Australia
|
7 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -1.7 % | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
Iceland
|
6 | 2019 | +3.1 % | +1.2 % | View data | |