Brazil vs China: Physicians Comparison
Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of Brazil and China over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2023, China recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 3.11 vs 2.36 for Brazil (China's Physicians is 0.755 higher than Brazil's.).
Brazil vs China All Annual Observations (1960 – 2023)
Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for Brazil and China reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇧🇷 Brazil Physicians | 🇨🇳 China Physicians | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.36 | No data | — |
| 2022 | No data | 3.11 | — |
| 2021 | 2.19 | 2.52 | 0.326 |
| 2020 | No data | 2.38 | — |
| 2019 | 2.35 | 2.25 | 0.096 |
| 2018 | No data | 2.12 | — |
| 2017 | 2.20 | 2.00 | 0.195 |
| 2016 | No data | 1.89 | — |
| 2015 | No data | 1.80 | — |
| 2014 | No data | 1.71 | — |
| 2013 | 1.91 | 1.66 | 0.248 |
| 2012 | No data | 1.56 | — |
| 2011 | 1.87 | 1.49 | 0.385 |
| 2010 | No data | 1.46 | — |
| 2009 | No data | 1.42 | — |
| 2008 | No data | 1.34 | — |
| 2007 | No data | 1.29 | — |
| 2006 | No data | 1.27 | — |
| 2005 | No data | 1.24 | — |
| 2004 | No data | 1.22 | — |
| 2003 | No data | 1.19 | — |
| 2002 | No data | 1.14 | — |
| 2001 | No data | 1.28 | — |
| 2000 | No data | 1.26 | — |
| 1999 | 1.38 | 1.24 | 0.140 |
| 1998 | 1.28 | 1.21 | 0.071 |
| 1997 | 1.29 | 1.21 | 0.082 |
| 1996 | 1.26 | 1.20 | 0.060 |
| 1995 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 0.035 |
| 1994 | 1.20 | No data | — |
| 1993 | 1.17 | No data | — |
| 1992 | 1.14 | No data | — |
| 1990 | 1.08 | 1.13 | 0.045 |
| 1989 | No data | 1.54 | — |
| 1988 | 1.19 | 1.47 | 0.285 |
| 1987 | No data | 1.37 | — |
| 1986 | No data | 1.35 | — |
| 1985 | 1.47 | No data | — |
| 1984 | 0.927 | 1.33 | 0.403 |
| 1983 | No data | 1.32 | — |
| 1982 | No data | 1.30 | — |
| 1981 | 0.767 | 1.25 | 0.483 |
| 1979 | No data | 1.12 | — |
| 1977 | No data | 1.03 | — |
| 1976 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1975 | 0.624 | 0.960 | 0.336 |
| 1974 | No data | 0.920 | — |
| 1973 | No data | 0.890 | — |
| 1972 | No data | 0.860 | — |
| 1971 | No data | 0.850 | — |
| 1970 | 0.492 | 0.860 | 0.368 |
| 1969 | No data | 0.880 | — |
| 1968 | No data | 0.910 | — |
| 1967 | No data | 0.940 | — |
| 1966 | No data | 0.960 | — |
| 1965 | 0.400 | 1.07 | 0.670 |
| 1960 | 0.374 | No data | — |
Physicians Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1965 to 2023, Brazil and China followed distinct developmental paths. In 1965, Brazil recorded 0.400 compared to 1.07 for China. By 2023, the values evolved to 2.36 and 3.11 respectively.
Key Differences
About Physicians (per 1,000 People)
Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Brazil and China.
Frequently Asked Questions — Physicians
What is the Physicians of Brazil?
In 2023, Brazil's Physicians was 2.36 according to official World Bank data.
What is the Physicians of China?
In 2022, China's Physicians was 3.11 according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher Physicians?
In 2023, China recorded a higher Physicians of 3.11 compared to Brazil's 2.36 (a difference of 0.755).
How has Physicians changed over time for Brazil and China?
From 1965 to 2023, Brazil's Physicians changed by +489.2% since 1965, while China's changed by +190.8% since 1965.
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Data Source and Methodology
Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code:SH.MED.PHYS.ZS (Physicians (per 1,000 People)).
Values represent annual physicians (per 1,000 people) for Brazil and China from 1965 through 2023. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.