China vs Germany: Physicians Comparison
Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of China and Germany over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2022, Germany recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 4.53 vs 3.11 for China (Germany's Physicians is 1.42 higher than China's.).
China vs Germany All Annual Observations (1965 – 2022)
Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for China and Germany reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇨🇳 China Physicians | 🇩🇪 Germany Physicians | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.11 | 4.53 | 1.42 |
| 2021 | 2.52 | 4.50 | 1.99 |
| 2020 | 2.38 | 4.44 | 2.06 |
| 2019 | 2.25 | 4.37 | 2.12 |
| 2018 | 2.12 | 4.29 | 2.17 |
| 2017 | 2.00 | 4.23 | 2.22 |
| 2016 | 1.89 | 4.17 | 2.28 |
| 2015 | 1.80 | 4.12 | 2.32 |
| 2014 | 1.71 | 4.09 | 2.38 |
| 2013 | 1.66 | 4.01 | 2.36 |
| 2012 | 1.56 | 3.92 | 2.36 |
| 2011 | 1.49 | 3.85 | 2.36 |
| 2010 | 1.46 | 3.76 | 2.30 |
| 2009 | 1.42 | 3.66 | 2.24 |
| 2008 | 1.34 | 3.58 | 2.24 |
| 2007 | 1.29 | 3.53 | 2.23 |
| 2006 | 1.27 | 3.46 | 2.19 |
| 2005 | 1.24 | 3.41 | 2.17 |
| 2004 | 1.22 | 3.39 | 2.18 |
| 2003 | 1.19 | 3.37 | 2.18 |
| 2002 | 1.14 | 3.34 | 2.20 |
| 2001 | 1.28 | 3.31 | 2.03 |
| 2000 | 1.26 | 3.26 | 2.00 |
| 1999 | 1.24 | 3.21 | 1.97 |
| 1998 | 1.21 | 3.16 | 1.95 |
| 1997 | 1.21 | 3.10 | 1.89 |
| 1996 | 1.20 | 3.09 | 1.89 |
| 1995 | 1.19 | 3.04 | 1.85 |
| 1994 | No data | 2.98 | — |
| 1993 | No data | 2.90 | — |
| 1992 | No data | 2.82 | — |
| 1991 | No data | 2.75 | — |
| 1990 | 1.13 | No data | — |
| 1989 | 1.54 | No data | — |
| 1988 | 1.47 | No data | — |
| 1987 | 1.37 | No data | — |
| 1986 | 1.35 | No data | — |
| 1984 | 1.33 | No data | — |
| 1983 | 1.32 | No data | — |
| 1982 | 1.30 | No data | — |
| 1981 | 1.25 | No data | — |
| 1979 | 1.12 | No data | — |
| 1977 | 1.03 | No data | — |
| 1976 | 1.00 | No data | — |
| 1975 | 0.960 | No data | — |
| 1974 | 0.920 | No data | — |
| 1973 | 0.890 | No data | — |
| 1972 | 0.860 | No data | — |
| 1971 | 0.850 | No data | — |
| 1970 | 0.860 | No data | — |
| 1969 | 0.880 | No data | — |
| 1968 | 0.910 | No data | — |
| 1967 | 0.940 | No data | — |
| 1966 | 0.960 | No data | — |
| 1965 | 1.07 | No data | — |
Physicians Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1995 to 2022, China and Germany followed distinct developmental paths. In 1995, China recorded 1.19 compared to 3.04 for Germany. By 2022, the values evolved to 3.11 and 4.53 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 China and Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions — Physicians
What is the Physicians of China?
In 2022, China's Physicians was 3.11 according to official World Bank data.
What is the Physicians of Germany?
In 2022, Germany's Physicians was 4.53 according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher Physicians?
In 2022, Germany recorded a higher Physicians of 4.53 compared to China's 3.11 (a difference of 1.42).
How has Physicians changed over time for China and Germany?
From 2000 to 2022, China's Physicians changed by +146.4% since 2000, while Germany's changed by +39.0% since 2000.
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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 China and Germany from 1995 through 2022. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.