South Korea - Density of Physicians Employed in Hospitals
Since 2014, South Korea Density of Physicians Employed in Hospitals jumped by 1.9% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 46 comparing other countries in Density of Physicians Employed in Hospitals at 1.24 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons. South Korea is overtaken by Netherlands, which was ranked number 45 with 1.28 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons and is followed by Poland at 1.06 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons. Lithuania ranked the highest with 3.52 Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons in 2019, an increase of 1.2% versus 2018. Switzerland, Lithuania and Denmark respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Chile recorded the best 5 years average growth at +7.5% per year, while Netherlands was the worst growing country at -2.1% per year.
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| Date | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.24 |
| 2018 | 1.21 |
| 2017 | 1.20 |
| 2016 | 1.18 |
| 2015 | 1.15 |
How does South Korea rank in Density of Physicians Employed in Hospitals?
| # | 54 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Lithuania
|
4 | 2019 | +1.1 % | +1.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Switzerland
|
3 | 2019 | +1.2 % | +2.9 % | View data | |
| 44 |
#44
Netherlands
|
1 | 2019 | +1.5 % | -1.9 % | View data | |
| 46 |
#46
South Korea
|
1 | 2019 | +2.5 % | +1.9 % | View data | |
| 47 |
#47
Poland
|
1 | 2019 | -0.9 % | -0.7 % | View data | |