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
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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.

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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