South Africa - Total Doctors
Since 2014, South Africa Total Doctors increased 1% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 36 comparing other countries in Total Doctors with 0.79 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons. Austria topped the ranking with 5.3 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons in 2019, +1.2% compared to 2018. Norway, Lithuania and Sweden respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. China witnessed the best average annual growth at +3.9% per year, while Russia witnessed 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 Total Doctors?
| # | 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 | |