Health worker density, by type of occupation in Chile

Chile: Health worker density, by type of occupation was 16.77 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
16.77
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
1st
of 160 countries
All-time high
16.77
in 2023
All-time low
0.01
in 2002
Years of data
22
2002–2023

Health worker density, by type of occupation in Chile, 2002–2023

0510152002201220232002: 0.012003: 0.012004: 0.012005: 0.012006: 0.012007: 0.012008: 0.012009: 0.012010: 5.62011: 5.92012: 72013: 8.12014: 92015: 102016: 10.52017: 11.82018: 12.42019: 12.82020: 13.82021: 14.82022: 15.82023: 16.8

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2023, health worker density, by type of occupation in Chile stood at 16.77. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.

The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 106.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, health worker density, by type of occupation in Chile peaked at 16.77 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.01, in 2002.

That places Chile 1st out of 160 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Health worker density, by type of occupation in Chile, year by year

Annual values for Health worker density, by type of occupation (per 10,000 population) in Chile, 2002 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2002 0.01
2003 0.01 +0.0%
2004 0.01 +0.0%
2005 0.01 +0.0%
2006 0.01 +0.0%
2007 0.01 +0.0%
2008 0.01 +0.0%
2009 0.01 +0.0%
2010 5.57 +55600.0%
2011 5.9 +5.9%
2012 7.02 +19.0%
2013 8.14 +16.0%
2014 9.02 +10.8%
2015 10 +10.9%
2016 10.47 +4.7%
2017 11.8 +12.7%
2018 12.44 +5.4%
2019 12.84 +3.2%
2020 13.78 +7.3%
2021 14.83 +7.6%
2022 15.83 +6.7%
2023 16.77 +5.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.01 0.01 0.01 8
2010s 9.32 5.57 12.84 10
2020s 15.3 13.78 16.77 4

Countries ranked near Chile

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  2. 2 Cuba 15.97 compare
  3. 3 Greece 13.59 compare
  4. 3 Türkiye 5.24 compare
  5. 4 Paraguay 13.41 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is health worker density, by type of occupation in Chile?
Health worker density, by type of occupation in Chile was 16.77 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest health worker density, by type of occupation recorded in Chile?
The highest recorded value was 16.77 in 2023.
What is the lowest health worker density, by type of occupation recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 0.01 in 2002.
How does Chile rank for health worker density, by type of occupation?
Chile ranks 1st out of 160 countries with data for 2023.
Is health worker density, by type of occupation rising or falling in Chile?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Health worker density, by type of occupation (per 10,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Health worker density, by type of occupation (per 10,000 population)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
173 places, 2,659 data points, 2000–2024
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