Nigeria vs South Africa: Medical doctors not further defined
Nigeria
74,543
in 2019
South Africa
51,579
in 2023
Nigeria rank
19th
South Africa rank
21st
Medical doctors not further defined over time
- Nigeria
- South Africa
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 74,543 against 51,579 in South Africa, a difference of 22,964.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 21st of 153 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56,755 | 34,906 | 21,849 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 74,622 | 43,127 | 31,495 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher medical doctors not further defined, Nigeria or South Africa?
- Nigeria, at 74,543 against 51,579 in South Africa as of 2019.
- What is the difference in medical doctors not further defined between Nigeria and South Africa?
- 22,964, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2019.
- How do Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for medical doctors not further defined?
- Nigeria ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 21st 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.