South Africa vs Thailand: Nursing and midwifery personnel
South Africa
265,877
in 2024
Thailand
256,119
in 2023
South Africa rank
22nd
Thailand rank
24th
Nursing and midwifery personnel over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 265,877 against 256,119 in Thailand, a difference of 9,758.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Thailand ranks 24th of 189 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Thailand in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32,834 | 65,858 | 33,024 | Thailand |
| 2000s | 38,790 | 96,776 | 57,986 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 185,194 | 156,633 | 28,561 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 274,538 | 204,103 | 70,435 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher nursing and midwifery personnel, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 265,877 against 256,119 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in nursing and midwifery personnel between South Africa and Thailand?
- 9,758, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for nursing and midwifery personnel?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Thailand ranks 24th 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.