Physicians per 1000 people in Dominica

Dominica: Physicians per 1000 people was 1.16 in 2018. β—† Volatile

Latest (2018)
1.16
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
114th
of 194 countries
All-time high
1.82
in 2001
All-time low
0.133
in 1960
Years of data
11
1960–2018

Physicians per 1000 people in Dominica, 1960–2018

00.511.521960198920181960: 0.1331970: 0.1611984: 0.3391990: 0.461991: 0.5281995: 0.471996: 0.4931997: 0.5482001: 1.82017: 1.22018: 1.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2018, physicians per 1000 people in Dominica stood at 1.16.

That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, physicians per 1000 people in Dominica peaked at 1.82 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.133, in 1960.

That places Dominica 114th out of 194 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.133 0.133 0.133 1
1970s 0.161 0.161 0.161 1
1980s 0.339 0.339 0.339 1
1990s 0.4998 0.46 0.548 5
2000s 1.82 1.82 1.82 1
2010s 1.16 1.16 1.17 2

Countries ranked near Dominica

  1. 111 Guatemala 1.28 compare
  2. 112 Nauru 1.27 compare
  3. 113 Pakistan 1.16 compare
  4. 115 Sri Lanka 1.14 compare
  5. 116 Viet Nam 1.11 compare
  6. 117 Belize 1.09 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

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All data for Dominica β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is physicians per 1000 people in Dominica?
Physicians per 1000 people in Dominica was 1.16 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest physicians per 1000 people recorded in Dominica?
The highest recorded value was 1.82 in 2001.
What is the lowest physicians per 1000 people recorded in Dominica?
The lowest recorded value was 0.133 in 1960.
How does Dominica rank for physicians per 1000 people?
Dominica ranks 114th out of 194 countries with data for 2018.
Where does this Dominica data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Physicians per 1000 people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Physicians per 1000 people
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 5,326 data points, 1960–2023
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