Iran vs United Kingdom: Medical doctors
Iran
164,086
in 2023
United Kingdom
230,393
in 2023
Iran rank
16th
United Kingdom rank
13th
Medical doctors over time
- Iran
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 230,393 against 164,086 in Iran, a difference of 66,307.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.4 times Iran's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 16th and United Kingdom ranks 13th of 187 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53,494 | 144,939 | 91,445 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 106,928 | 183,303 | 76,375 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 164,086 | 230,393 | 66,307 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher medical doctors, Iran or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 230,393 against 164,086 in Iran as of 2023.
- What is the difference in medical doctors between Iran and United Kingdom?
- 66,307, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and United Kingdom?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
- How do Iran and United Kingdom rank globally for medical doctors?
- Iran ranks 16th and United Kingdom 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.