Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists in Zambia

Zambia: Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists was 651 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
651
Change on year
up 55.4%
World rank
17th
of 33 countries
All-time high
921
in 2016
All-time low
18
in 2018
Years of data
11
2006–2024

Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists in Zambia, 2006–2024

02004006008001.0k2006201520242006: 252011: 1462012: 1842016: 9212018: 182019: 182020: 192021: 192022: 6402023: 4192024: 651

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 651 for medical and pathology laboratory scientists in 2024.

The figure is up 55.4% on the previous year and up 253.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, medical and pathology laboratory scientists in Zambia peaked at 921 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 18, in 2018.

That places Zambia 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists (number) in Zambia, 2006 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2006 25
2011 146 +484.0%
2012 184 +26.0%
2016 921 +400.5%
2018 18 -98.0%
2019 18 +0.0%
2020 19 +5.6%
2021 19 +0.0%
2022 640 +3268.4%
2023 419 -34.5%
2024 651 +55.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25 25 25 1
2010s 257.4 18 921 5
2020s 349.6 19 651 5

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 14 Zimbabwe 1,449 compare
  2. 15 Burundi 1,274 compare
  3. 16 Panama 1,256 compare
  4. 18 Senegal 527 compare
  5. 19 Guinea 492 compare
  6. 20 Niger 432 compare

See the full ranking of 33 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is medical and pathology laboratory scientists in Zambia?
Medical and pathology laboratory scientists in Zambia was 651 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest medical and pathology laboratory scientists recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 921 in 2016.
What is the lowest medical and pathology laboratory scientists recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 18 in 2018.
How does Zambia rank for medical and pathology laboratory scientists?
Zambia ranks 17th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
Is medical and pathology laboratory scientists rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 253.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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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Indicator
Medical and Pathology Laboratory scientists (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
33 places, 299 data points, 1983–2024
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