New Zealand vs South Africa: Physiotherapists
New Zealand
7,816
in 2023
South Africa
9,038
in 2024
New Zealand rank
29th
South Africa rank
27th
Physiotherapists over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9,038 against 7,816 in New Zealand, a difference of 1,222.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times New Zealand's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 27th of 104 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,286 | 7,572 | 2,286 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 6,508 | 8,434 | 1,926 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher physiotherapists, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 9,038 against 7,816 in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in physiotherapists between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 1,222, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for physiotherapists?
- New Zealand ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 27th of 104 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Physiotherapists (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.