Actual value and historical data chart for United Kingdom Physicians Per 1 000 People

Ukraine UA: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 3.000 Ratio in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.506 Ratio for 2013. Ukraine UA: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 3.686 Ratio from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2014, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.407 Ratio in 1995 and a record low of 2.951 Ratio in 2003. Ukraine UA: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ukraine – Table UA.World Bank: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Among OECD countries in 2023, South Korea had the highest rate of yearly visits to a doctor per capita. On average, South Koreans visited the doctors 15.7 times per year in person. Health care utilization is an important indicator of the success of a country’s health care system. There are many factors that affect health care utilization including healthcare structure and the supply of health care providers. OECD health systems Healthcare systems globally include a variety of tools for accessing healthcare, including private insurance based systems, like in the U.S., and universal systems, like in the U.K. Health systems have varying costs among the OECD countries. Worldwide, Europe has the highest expenditures for health as a proportion of the GDP. Among all OECD countries, The United States had the one of the highest share of government spending on health care. Recent estimates of current per capita health expenditures showed the United States also had, by far, the highest per capita spending on health worldwide. Supply of health providers Globally, the country with the highest physician density is Cuba, although most other countries with high number of physicians to population was found in Europe. The number of graduates of medicine impacts the number of available physicians in countries. Among OECD countries, Latvia had the highest rate of graduates of medicine, which was almost twice the rate of the OECD average.

Finland FI: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 3.196 Ratio in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.139 Ratio for 2013. Finland FI: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 2.600 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2014, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.319 Ratio in 2007 and a record low of 2.000 Ratio in 1991. Finland FI: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Finland – Table FI.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Belarus BY: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 4.470 Ratio in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.434 Ratio for 2019. Belarus BY: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 3.300 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2020, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.051 Ratio in 2015 and a record low of 2.896 Ratio in 1991. Belarus BY: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.;World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.c.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Portugal stands out as the European country with the highest density of general practitioners, boasting 2.86 GPs per 1,000 inhabitants in 2022. This figure is more than double that of many other European nations, highlighting significant disparities in primary care availability across the continent. Physician distribution across Europe While Portugal leads in GP density, other European countries show varying levels of physician availability. Germany, for instance, had the highest absolute number of practicing physicians in Europe in 2021, with nearly 377,000 doctors. Italy, France, the UK, and Spain followed closely behind. Hospital employment of physicians The employment of physicians in hospitals also varies significantly across Europe. In 2021, Germany employed 212,000 doctors in hospitals, showcasing its robust healthcare infrastructure. In contrast, Iceland had just over 1,000 hospital-employed physicians, reflecting the vast differences in population and healthcare system size among European nations.

Somalia SO: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.029 Ratio in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.035 Ratio for 2010. Somalia SO: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.037 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.071 Ratio in 1984 and a record low of 0.024 Ratio in 1960. Somalia SO: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Somalia – Table SO.World Bank: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

In 2024, there were over *** thousand medical practitioners employed in the United Kingdom. This is an increase from 2010 when there were *** thousand doctors in the UK. Between these years, the number of medical practitioners has experienced little fluctuations with large increases since 2020 (which could be due to temporary emergency registration measures taken up during the pandemic). Patterns of employment in the UK health sector The number of health professionals overall in the UK stood at *** million in 2024, also a large increase in the number of workers from 2010. The number of nurses in the UK has also been increasing since 2010, amounting to *** thousand in 2023. Impact of Brexit Doctors who qualified in a country from the European Economic Area (EEA) took up almost ** percent share of the total doctors registered in the UK in 2023. This is the lowest proportion since 2011, although the decline had started prior to the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

Afghanistan Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.254 Ratio in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.212 Ratio for 2019. Afghanistan Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.186 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2020, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.298 Ratio in 2014 and a record low of 0.035 Ratio in 1960. Afghanistan Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Afghanistan – Table AF.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.;World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.c.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Cyprus CY: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 3.552 Ratio in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.364 Ratio for 2020. Cyprus CY: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.906 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.552 Ratio in 2021 and a record low of 1.519 Ratio in 1990. Cyprus CY: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cyprus – Table CY.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.;World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.c.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

This metric is derived by the LGA (Local Government Association) from the CQC (Care Quality Commission's) Care Directory file. The file contains a complete list of the places in England where care is regulated by CQC. Using the National Statistics Postcode Lookup, we have counted the number of doctor/GP practices located in an area and then created a crude rate per 1,000 resident population.

These services involve doctors working in premises, or a room, designated for medical consultation or minor medical treatments. Often the doctor will complete medical consultations, including physical examination and simple physiological measurement (such as blood pressure tests). They will discuss diagnosis and treatment options and may prescribe medicines for the person to take at home.

They may also undertake minor invasive investigations or procedures, such as conscious endoscopy, in a treatment room designed for this purpose. There may be other healthcare professionals, for example practice nurses, supporting the work of the doctor.

Examples of services that fit under this category:

Independent doctors consulting rooms NHS GP practices Slimming clinics Early medical abortion clinics Travel vaccination services Polyclinics

Data is extracted once a quarter and provides a snapshot in time. It should be noted that due to changes to postcodes, a small proportion cannot be matched to the latest National Statistics Postcode Lookup file and are therefore excluded from these figures.

Data is Powered by LG Inform Plus and automatically checked for new data on the 3rd of each month.

This metric is derived by the LGA (Local Government Association) from the CQC (Care Quality Commission's) Care Directory file. The file contains a complete list of the places in England where care is regulated by CQC. Using the National Statistics Postcode Lookup, we have counted the number of doctor/GP practices located in an area and then created a crude rate per 1,000 resident population.

These services involve doctors working in premises, or a room, designated for medical consultation or minor medical treatments. Often the doctor will complete medical consultations, including physical examination and simple physiological measurement (such as blood pressure tests). They will discuss diagnosis and treatment options and may prescribe medicines for the person to take at home.

They may also undertake minor invasive investigations or procedures, such as conscious endoscopy, in a treatment room designed for this purpose. There may be other healthcare professionals, for example practice nurses, supporting the work of the doctor.

Examples of services that fit under this category:

Independent doctors consulting rooms NHS GP practices Slimming clinics Early medical abortion clinics Travel vaccination services Polyclinics

Data is extracted once a quarter and provides a snapshot in time. It should be noted that due to changes to postcodes, a small proportion cannot be matched to the latest National Statistics Postcode Lookup file and are therefore excluded from these figures.

Data is Powered by LG Inform Plus and automatically checked for new data on the 3rd of each month.

Uzbekistan UZ: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 2.451 Ratio in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.479 Ratio for 2013. Uzbekistan UZ: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 2.975 Ratio from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2014, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.425 Ratio in 1991 and a record low of 2.451 Ratio in 2014. Uzbekistan UZ: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uzbekistan – Table UZ.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Bangladesh BD: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.670 Ratio in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.656 Ratio for 2020. Bangladesh BD: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.326 Ratio from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2021, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.670 Ratio in 2021 and a record low of 0.119 Ratio in 1970. Bangladesh BD: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.;World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.c.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Syria SY: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 1.546 Ratio in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.505 Ratio for 2010. Syria SY: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 1.339 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.558 Ratio in 2005 and a record low of 0.185 Ratio in 1965. Syria SY: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Syrian Arab Republic – Table SY.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Mali ML: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.085 Ratio in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.076 Ratio for 2009. Mali ML: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.044 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.085 Ratio in 2010 and a record low of 0.014 Ratio in 1960. Mali ML: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mali – Table ML.World Bank: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Nigeria NG: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.395 Ratio in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.376 Ratio for 2009. Nigeria NG: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.192 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2010, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.395 Ratio in 2010 and a record low of 0.017 Ratio in 1960. Nigeria NG: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.World Bank: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

Cameroon CM: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 0.135 Ratio in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.124 Ratio for 2021. Cameroon CM: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.078 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.186 Ratio in 2004 and a record low of 0.034 Ratio in 1970. Cameroon CM: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.;World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.c.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Turkey TR: Physicians: per 1000 People data was reported at 1.749 Ratio in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.755 Ratio for 2013. Turkey TR: Physicians: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 0.700 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2014, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.755 Ratio in 2013 and a record low of 0.300 Ratio in 1964. Turkey TR: Physicians: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.World Bank: Health Statistics. Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.; ; World Health Organization's Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, supplemented by country data.; Weighted average;

In 2021, there were 27 medical students who graduated per 100,000 population in Latvia, the highest in OECD countries. In comparison there were just 13 graduates of medicine per 100,000 population in the UK, less than half of the top countries. This statistic depicts the number of medical graduates per 100,000 inhabitants in OECD countries in 2021.