Iran, Islamic Republic of vs South Africa: Nursing and midwifery personnel

Iran, Islamic Republic of
260,567
in 2023
South Africa
265,877
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
23rd
South Africa rank
22nd

Nursing and midwifery personnel over time

  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 265,877 against 260,567 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 5,310.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 189 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran, Islamic Republic of South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 104,484 37,219 67,265 Iran, Islamic Republic of
2010s 160,111 194,740 34,628 South Africa
2020s 260,567 268,915 8,348 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher nursing and midwifery personnel, Iran, Islamic Republic of or South Africa?
South Africa, at 265,877 against 260,567 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
What is the difference in nursing and midwifery personnel between Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
5,310, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
9 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa rank globally for nursing and midwifery personnel?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 189 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Nursing and midwifery personnel (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Nursing and midwifery personnel (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
191 places, 3,864 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed