United Kingdom: Doctors per 1,000 people

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 United Kingdom

Doctors per 1,000 people

 Latest value 3.18
 Year 2021
 Measure doctors per 1,000 people
 Data availability 1960 - 2021
 Average 1.75
 Min - Max 0.85 - 3.18
 Source OECD
The latest value from 2021 is 3.18 doctors per 1,000 people, an increase from 3.03 doctors per 1,000 people in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 3.93 doctors per 1,000 people, based on data from 12 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1960 to 2021 is 1.75 doctors per 1,000 people. The minimum value, 0.85 doctors per 1,000 people, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 3.18 doctors per 1,000 people was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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United Kingdom - Doctors per 1,000 people - Recent values chart

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United Kingdom - Doctors per 1,000 people - historical chart - 1960-2021




Definition: The number of practicing physicians per 1,000 residents of the country.

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