Benin vs Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Medical doctors

Benin
3,096
in 2024
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
2,930
in 2024
Benin rank
123rd
Lao People’s Democratic Republic rank
125th

Medical doctors over time

  • Benin
  • Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 3,096 against 2,930 in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, a difference of 166.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Lao People’s Democratic Republic's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Lao People’s Democratic Republic ahead.

Benin ranks 123rd and Lao People’s Democratic Republic ranks 125th of 185 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Lao People’s Democratic Republic Difference Ahead
2000s 311 2,000 1,689 Lao People’s Democratic Republic
2010s 1,052 2,465 1,413 Lao People’s Democratic Republic
2020s 2,890 2,619 270.33 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher medical doctors, Benin or Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
Benin, at 3,096 against 2,930 in Lao People’s Democratic Republic as of 2024.
What is the difference in medical doctors between Benin and Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
166, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
8 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
How do Benin and Lao People’s Democratic Republic rank globally for medical doctors?
Benin ranks 123rd and Lao People’s Democratic Republic ranks 125th of 185 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