Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists in South Africa
South Africa: Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists was 7,014 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists in South Africa, 2010–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, medical and pathology laboratory scientists in South Africa stood at 7,014.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 4,737.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, medical and pathology laboratory scientists in South Africa peaked at 9,939 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 114, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 4th of 33 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 114 | — |
| 2011 | 127 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 133 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 144 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 145 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 149 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 4,802 | +3122.8% |
| 2017 | 5,267 | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 5,455 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 9,939 | +82.2% |
| 2020 | 5,307 | -46.6% |
| 2021 | 6,353 | +19.7% |
| 2022 | 6,526 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 6,795 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 7,014 | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,628 | 114 | 9,939 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,399 | 5,307 | 7,014 | 5 |
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More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 7.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0067 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 8.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0039 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is medical and pathology laboratory scientists in South Africa?
- Medical and pathology laboratory scientists in South Africa was 7,014 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest medical and pathology laboratory scientists recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9,939 in 2019.
- What is the lowest medical and pathology laboratory scientists recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 114 in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for medical and pathology laboratory scientists?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is medical and pathology laboratory scientists rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,737.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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