Republic of Korea vs Malaysia: Medical doctors not further defined

Republic of Korea
75,045
in 2003
Malaysia
79,443
in 2022
Republic of Korea rank
18th
Malaysia rank
16th

Medical doctors not further defined over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 79,443 against 75,045 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 4,398.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.

Republic of Korea ranks 18th and Malaysia ranks 16th of 153 countries.

Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Malaysia Difference Ahead
1980s 27,057 5,422 21,635 Republic of Korea
1990s 49,083 10,361 38,722 Republic of Korea
2000s 68,144 16,850 51,295 Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher medical doctors not further defined, Republic of Korea or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 79,443 against 75,045 in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
What is the difference in medical doctors not further defined between Republic of Korea and Malaysia?
4,398, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Malaysia?
21 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2003.
How do Republic of Korea and Malaysia rank globally for medical doctors not further defined?
Republic of Korea ranks 18th and Malaysia ranks 16th of 153 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Medical doctors not further defined (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Medical doctors not further defined (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
154 places, 3,018 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed