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Burundi Physicians per 1,000 people

Burundi's physicians per 1,000 people fell to 0.06 per 1,000 in 2021, down from 0.07 per 1,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.01 from the previous year. Burundi has the 8th lowest physicians per 1,000 people. Within Africa, it ranks 46th out of 52 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1960-2021)

(in Per 1,000)
Year Physicians per 1,000 people (Per 1,000)
2021 0.06
2020 0.07
2018 0.09
2017 0.1
2015 0.05
2014 0.06
2013 0.06
2012 0.05
2011 0.04
2010 0.05
2004 0.03
2000 0.05
1995 0.06
1993 0.06
1991 0.06
1990 0.06
1986 0.06
1984 0.05
1975 0.01
1970 0.02
1965 0.02
1960 0.01
Burundi Physicians per 1,000 people : Definition
Physicians per 1,000 people measures the number of doctors available in Burundi for every 1,000 people.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Infant Mortality Rate 31.5 32.4 2023
Life Expectancy 63.65 62.88 2023