Peru vs South Africa: Medical doctors not further defined

Peru
43,805
in 2018
South Africa
51,579
in 2023
Peru rank
22nd
South Africa rank
21st

Medical doctors not further defined over time

  • Peru
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 51,579 against 43,805 in Peru, a difference of 7,774.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Peru's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Peru ahead.

Peru ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 21st of 153 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Peru South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 37,221 35,016 2,206 Peru
2010s 37,340 41,749 4,410 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher medical doctors not further defined, Peru or South Africa?
South Africa, at 51,579 against 43,805 in Peru as of 2023.
What is the difference in medical doctors not further defined between Peru and South Africa?
7,774, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and South Africa?
8 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2017.
How do Peru and South Africa rank globally for medical doctors not further defined?
Peru ranks 22nd 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