Portugal - Density of Professional Nurses and Midwives Employed in Hospitals
Since 2014, Portugal Density of Professional Nurses and Midwives Employed in Hospitals rose 3.8% year on year. At 4.22 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons in 2019, the country was number 37 comparing other countries in Density of Professional Nurses and Midwives Employed in Hospitals. Portugal is overtaken by Germany, which was number 36 at 4.26 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons and is followed by Slovakia with 3.9 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons. Norway topped the ranking with 9.2 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons in 2019, a growth of 1.1% versus 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 witnessed the worst performance at -1.7% per year.
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| Date | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4.22 |
| 2018 | 4.20 |
| 2017 | 3.99 |
| 2016 | 3.86 |
| 2015 | 3.65 |
How does Portugal 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 | |
| 35 |
#35
Italy
|
4 | 2019 | -0.9 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 37 |
#37
Portugal
|
4 | 2019 | +0.5 % | +3.8 % | View data | |
| 38 |
#38
Slovakia
|
4 | 2019 | -0.5 % | -0.5 % | View data | |