Poland vs South Africa: Nursing and midwifery personnel

Poland
244,613
in 2023
South Africa
265,877
in 2024
Poland rank
25th
South Africa rank
22nd

Nursing and midwifery personnel over time

  • Poland
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 265,877 against 244,613 in Poland, a difference of 21,264.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Poland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 189 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 228,698 32,834 195,864 Poland
2000s 213,291 37,459 175,832 Poland
2010s 232,509 172,216 60,293 Poland
2020s 242,221 274,538 32,317 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher nursing and midwifery personnel, Poland or South Africa?
South Africa, at 265,877 against 244,613 in Poland as of 2024.
What is the difference in nursing and midwifery personnel between Poland and South Africa?
21,264, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for nursing and midwifery personnel?
Poland ranks 25th 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