Brazil vs Japan: Physicians Comparison
Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of Brazil and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2023, Japan recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 2.65 vs 2.36 for Brazil (Japan's Physicians is 0.292 higher than Brazil's.).
Brazil vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2023)
Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for Brazil and Japan reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇧🇷 Brazil Physicians | 🇯🇵 Japan Physicians | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.36 | No data | — |
| 2022 | No data | 2.65 | — |
| 2021 | 2.19 | No data | — |
| 2020 | No data | 2.59 | — |
| 2019 | 2.35 | No data | — |
| 2018 | No data | 2.48 | — |
| 2017 | 2.20 | No data | — |
| 2016 | No data | 2.42 | — |
| 2014 | No data | 2.35 | — |
| 2013 | 1.91 | No data | — |
| 2012 | No data | 2.28 | — |
| 2011 | 1.87 | No data | — |
| 2010 | No data | 2.21 | — |
| 2008 | No data | 2.15 | — |
| 2006 | No data | 2.08 | — |
| 2004 | No data | 2.03 | — |
| 2002 | No data | 1.98 | — |
| 2000 | No data | 1.93 | — |
| 1999 | 1.38 | No data | — |
| 1998 | 1.28 | 1.89 | 0.606 |
| 1997 | 1.29 | No data | — |
| 1996 | 1.26 | 1.84 | 0.578 |
| 1995 | 1.23 | No data | — |
| 1994 | 1.20 | 1.77 | 0.573 |
| 1993 | 1.17 | No data | — |
| 1992 | 1.14 | 1.70 | 0.563 |
| 1990 | 1.08 | 1.65 | 0.568 |
| 1988 | 1.19 | No data | — |
| 1985 | 1.47 | 1.50 | 0.033 |
| 1984 | 0.927 | No data | — |
| 1981 | 0.767 | 1.30 | 0.533 |
| 1979 | No data | 1.20 | — |
| 1978 | No data | 1.20 | — |
| 1977 | No data | 1.20 | — |
| 1976 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1975 | 0.624 | 1.10 | 0.476 |
| 1974 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1973 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1972 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1971 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1970 | 0.492 | 1.10 | 0.608 |
| 1969 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1968 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1967 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1966 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1965 | 0.400 | 1.00 | 0.600 |
| 1964 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1963 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1962 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1961 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1960 | 0.374 | 1.00 | 0.626 |
Physicians Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2023, Brazil and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Brazil recorded 0.374 compared to 1.00 for Japan. By 2023, the values evolved to 2.36 and 2.65 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 Japan.
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 Japan?
In 2022, Japan's Physicians was 2.65 according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher Physicians?
In 2023, Japan recorded a higher Physicians of 2.65 compared to Brazil's 2.36 (a difference of 0.292).
How has Physicians changed over time for Brazil and Japan?
From 1960 to 2023, Brazil's Physicians changed by +530.2% since 1960, while Japan's changed by +164.9% since 1960.
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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 Japan from 1960 through 2023. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.