Health worker density, by type of occupation in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Health worker density, by type of occupation was 0.3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Health worker density, by type of occupation in Zimbabwe, 2007–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, health worker density, by type of occupation in Zimbabwe stood at 0.3.
That represents a change of up 130.8% on the previous year and up 76.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, health worker density, by type of occupation in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.31 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.05, in 2015.
That places Zimbabwe 128th out of 160 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Health worker density, by type of occupation in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.15 | — |
| 2008 | 0.14 | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.19 | +35.7% |
| 2012 | 0.17 | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.08 | -52.9% |
| 2015 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
| 2016 | 0.09 | +80.0% |
| 2017 | 0.07 | -22.2% |
| 2018 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.31 | +342.9% |
| 2020 | 0.3 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 0.3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.13 | -56.7% |
| 2023 | 0.3 | +130.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1433 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.1333 | 0.05 | 0.31 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.2575 | 0.13 | 0.3 | 4 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 874.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,457 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0079 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate -1.38 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.006 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is health worker density, by type of occupation in Zimbabwe?
- Health worker density, by type of occupation in Zimbabwe was 0.3 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest health worker density, by type of occupation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 0.31 in 2019.
- What is the lowest health worker density, by type of occupation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.05 in 2015.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for health worker density, by type of occupation?
- Zimbabwe ranks 128th out of 160 countries with data for 2023.
- Is health worker density, by type of occupation rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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