Argentina vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Medical doctors

Argentina
231,695
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
230,393
in 2023
Argentina rank
12th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
13th

Medical doctors over time

  • Argentina
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k197119972023

How they compare

Argentina currently reports 231,695 against 230,393 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1,302.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1992 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

Argentina ranks 12th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 13th of 187 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 98,800 102,812 4,012 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 218,525 182,348 36,177 Argentina
2020s 239,858 217,104 22,754 Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher medical doctors, Argentina or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Argentina, at 231,695 against 230,393 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in medical doctors between Argentina and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
1,302, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
14 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
How do Argentina and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for medical doctors?
Argentina ranks 12th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 13th of 187 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Medical doctors (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 (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
188 places, 4,273 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed