France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Medical doctors
France
266,380
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
230,393
in 2023
France rank
11th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
13th
Medical doctors over time
- France
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
France currently reports 266,380 against 230,393 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 35,987.
That makes France's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 11th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 13th of 187 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 187,784 | 101,347 | 86,436 | France |
| 2000s | 207,450 | 140,610 | 66,839 | France |
| 2010s | 206,922 | 179,578 | 27,344 | France |
| 2020s | 259,229 | 217,104 | 42,124 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher medical doctors, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- France, at 266,380 against 230,393 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in medical doctors between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 35,987, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for medical doctors?
- France ranks 11th 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.