Australia vs Iraq: Health worker density, by type of occupation

Australia
6.52
in 2023
Iraq
6.8
in 2023
Australia rank
51st
Iraq rank
48th

Health worker density, by type of occupation over time

  • Australia
  • Iraq
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How they compare

Iraq currently reports 6.8 against 6.52 in Australia, a difference of 0.28.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Australia ahead.

Australia ranks 51st and Iraq ranks 48th of 183 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Iraq Difference Ahead
2010s 5.75 2.26 3.49 Australia
2020s 6.3 4.88 1.43 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher health worker density, by type of occupation, Australia or Iraq?
Iraq, at 6.8 against 6.52 in Australia as of 2023.
What is the difference in health worker density, by type of occupation between Australia and Iraq?
0.28, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Iraq?
10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Australia and Iraq rank globally for health worker density, by type of occupation?
Australia ranks 51st and Iraq ranks 48th of 183 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Health worker density, by type of occupation (per 10,000 population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Health worker density, by type of occupation (per 10,000 population)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
184 places, 2,865 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed