Density of physicians

0.8 (number per thousand population) in 2021

In 2021, density of physicians for South Africa was 0.8 number per thousand population. Though South Africa density of physicians fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 1978 - 2021 period ending at 0.8 number per thousand population in 2021.

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Date Value Change, %
2021 0.8 1.25%
2019 0.8 5.27%
2018 0.8 -3.68%
2017 0.8 3.01%
2016 0.8 6.69%
2004 0.7 20.91%
1996 0.6 -4.97%
1992 0.6 1.79%
1987 0.6 11.25%
1978 0.6 2.23%
1975 0.5 10.45%
1965 0.5