Iraq vs South Africa: Medical doctors

Iraq
47,966
in 2023
South Africa
49,051
in 2024
Iraq rank
44th
South Africa rank
43rd

Medical doctors over time

  • Iraq
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 49,051 against 47,966 in Iraq, a difference of 1,085.

Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Iraq ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 43rd of 187 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 28,423 42,716 14,293 South Africa
2020s 43,550 48,258 4,709 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher medical doctors, Iraq or South Africa?
South Africa, at 49,051 against 47,966 in Iraq as of 2024.
What is the difference in medical doctors between Iraq and South Africa?
1,085, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for medical doctors?
Iraq ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 43rd 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
189 places, 4,297 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed