South Africa - Density of Practising Physicians
Since 2014, South Africa Density of Practising Physicians rose 1% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 36 among other countries in Density of Practising Physicians with 0.79 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons. Austria lead the ranking with 5.3 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons in 2019, that is +1.2% versus 2018. Norway, Lithuania and Switzerland respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. China recorded the best 5 years average growth at +3.9% per year, while Russia recorded the worst performance at -0.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.79 |
| 2018 | 0.79 |
| 2017 | 0.78 |
| 2016 | 0.78 |
| 2015 | 0.78 |
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How does South Africa rank in Density of Practising Physicians?
| # | 36 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Austria
|
5 | 2019 | +1.1 % | +1.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Norway
|
5 | 2019 | +2.5 % | +2.2 % | View data | |
| 35 |
#35
India
|
1 | 2019 | +1.3 % | +2.1 % | View data | |
| 36 |
#36
South Africa
|
1 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +1.0 % | View data | |