Iceland vs South Sudan: Medical doctors

Iceland
1,801
in 2024
South Sudan
1,780
in 2024
Iceland rank
133rd
South Sudan rank
134th

Medical doctors over time

  • Iceland
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 1,801 against 1,780 in South Sudan, a difference of 21.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 133rd and South Sudan ranks 134th of 187 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 1,388 376.5 1,012 Iceland
2020s 1,687 897.33 789.33 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher medical doctors, Iceland or South Sudan?
Iceland, at 1,801 against 1,780 in South Sudan as of 2024.
What is the difference in medical doctors between Iceland and South Sudan?
21, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Sudan?
5 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2024.
How do Iceland and South Sudan rank globally for medical doctors?
Iceland ranks 133rd and South Sudan ranks 134th 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