Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Switzerland
Switzerland: Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation was 84.9% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Switzerland, 2010–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Switzerland stood at 84.9%. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Switzerland peaked at 87.2% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 84.9%, in 2023.
That places Switzerland 46th out of 90 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.2% | — |
| 2011 | 87.0% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 86.9% | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 86.8% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 86.6% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 86.3% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 86.2% | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 86.1% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 85.8% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 85.8% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 85.6% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 85.5% | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 85.2% | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 84.9% | -0.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 84.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 87.8%, 97% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 84.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 89.5%, 95% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86.5% | 85.8% | 87.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.3% | 84.9% | 85.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 46 deaths (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Switzerland?
- Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Switzerland was 84.9% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 87.2% in 2010.
- What is the lowest health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.9% in 2023.
- How does Switzerland rank for health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation?
- Switzerland ranks 46th out of 90 countries with data for 2023.
- Is health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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