Australia: Nurses per 1,000 people
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| Australia |
Nurses per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 12.26 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | nurses per 1,000 people |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2020 |
| Average | 10.77 |
| Min - Max | 9.55 - 12.26 |
| Source | OECD |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2020 is 12.26 nurses per 1,000 people, an increase from 12.22 nurses per 1,000 people in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 8.71 nurses per 1,000 people, based on data from 25 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1980 to 2020 is 10.77 nurses per 1,000 people. The minimum value, 9.55 nurses per 1,000 people, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 12.26 nurses per 1,000 people was recorded in 2020.
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| Recent values | Australia: Nurses per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12.26 |
| 2019 | 12.22 |
| 2018 | 11.92 |
| 2017 | 11.68 |
| 2016 | 11.57 |
| 2015 | 11.39 |
| 2014 | 11.28 |
| 2013 | 11.12 |
Definition: Number of professional and associate professional nurses per 1,000 residents of the country.
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