South Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Dentists
South Korea
28,392
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
25,970
in 2023
South Korea rank
22nd
Saudi Arabia rank
24th
Dentists over time
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 28,392 against 25,970 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 2,422.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 22nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 24th of 178 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18,298 | 5,283 | 13,016 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 23,494 | 13,311 | 10,183 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 27,712 | 23,057 | 4,655 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher dentists, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- South Korea, at 28,392 against 25,970 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in dentists between South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 2,422, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for dentists?
- South Korea ranks 22nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 24th of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Dentists (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.