Lebanon vs South Africa: Dentists

Lebanon
7,128
in 2020
South Africa
6,866
in 2024
Lebanon rank
50th
South Africa rank
51st

Dentists over time

  • Lebanon
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Lebanon currently reports 7,128 against 6,866 in South Africa, a difference of 262.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Lebanon ahead.

Lebanon ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 51st of 176 countries.

Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lebanon South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 6,031 5,895 135.62 Lebanon
2020s 7,128 6,059 1,069 Lebanon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher dentists, Lebanon or South Africa?
Lebanon, at 7,128 against 6,866 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in dentists between Lebanon and South Africa?
262, with Lebanon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lebanon and South Africa?
9 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Lebanon and South Africa rank globally for dentists?
Lebanon ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 51st of 176 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Dentists (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
178 places, 3,746 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed