Nigeria vs South Africa: Dentists
Nigeria
5,722
in 2024
South Africa
6,866
in 2024
Nigeria rank
53rd
South Africa rank
51st
Dentists over time
- Nigeria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6,866 against 5,722 in Nigeria, a difference of 1,144.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 51st of 176 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,713 | 5,908 | 2,195 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5,096 | 6,533 | 1,437 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher dentists, Nigeria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 6,866 against 5,722 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in dentists between Nigeria and South Africa?
- 1,144, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for dentists?
- Nigeria ranks 53rd 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.