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Bangladesh Physicians per 1,000 people

Bangladesh's physicians per 1,000 people rose to 0.67 per 1,000 in 2021, up from 0.66 per 1,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.01 from the previous year. Bangladesh has physicians per 1,000 people lower than the global median (0.67 vs median 1.82). Compared with the median in Asia, Bangladesh is lower (0.67 vs regional median 2.15) and ranks 38th out of 42 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1965-2021)

(in Per 1,000)
Year Physicians per 1,000 people (Per 1,000)
2021 0.67
2020 0.66
2019 0.63
2018 0.57
2017 0.54
2016 0.49
2015 0.48
2014 0.48
2013 0.42
2012 0.4
2011 0.38
2010 0.36
2009 0.35
2008 0.34
2007 0.33
2006 0.31
2005 0.3
2004 0.28
2003 0.27
2001 0.25
1997 0.2
1995 0.2
1991 0.19
1990 0.18
1986 0.14
1985 0.15
1980 0.12
1970 0.12
1965 0.12
Bangladesh Physicians per 1,000 people : Definition
Physicians per 1,000 people measures the number of doctors available in Bangladesh for every 1,000 people.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Infant Mortality Rate 24.4 24.4 2023
Life Expectancy 74.67 74.26 2023