China vs India: Physicians Comparison
Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of China and India over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2022, China recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 3.11 vs 0.723 for India (China's Physicians is 2.39 higher than India's.).
China vs India All Annual Observations (1960 – 2022)
Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for China and India reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇨🇳 China Physicians | 🇮🇳 India Physicians | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.11 | No data | — |
| 2021 | 2.52 | No data | — |
| 2020 | 2.38 | 0.723 | 1.66 |
| 2019 | 2.25 | 0.889 | 1.37 |
| 2018 | 2.12 | 0.840 | 1.28 |
| 2017 | 2.00 | 0.766 | 1.24 |
| 2016 | 1.89 | 0.748 | 1.14 |
| 2015 | 1.80 | 0.723 | 1.07 |
| 2014 | 1.71 | 0.715 | 0.996 |
| 2013 | 1.66 | No data | — |
| 2012 | 1.56 | No data | — |
| 2011 | 1.49 | No data | — |
| 2010 | 1.46 | No data | — |
| 2009 | 1.42 | No data | — |
| 2008 | 1.34 | No data | — |
| 2007 | 1.29 | No data | — |
| 2006 | 1.27 | No data | — |
| 2005 | 1.24 | No data | — |
| 2004 | 1.22 | No data | — |
| 2003 | 1.19 | No data | — |
| 2002 | 1.14 | No data | — |
| 2001 | 1.28 | No data | — |
| 2000 | 1.26 | No data | — |
| 1999 | 1.24 | No data | — |
| 1998 | 1.21 | No data | — |
| 1997 | 1.21 | No data | — |
| 1996 | 1.20 | No data | — |
| 1995 | 1.19 | No data | — |
| 1991 | No data | 1.23 | — |
| 1990 | 1.13 | No data | — |
| 1989 | 1.54 | No data | — |
| 1988 | 1.47 | 0.407 | 1.06 |
| 1987 | 1.37 | No data | — |
| 1986 | 1.35 | No data | — |
| 1984 | 1.33 | 0.396 | 0.934 |
| 1983 | 1.32 | No data | — |
| 1982 | 1.30 | No data | — |
| 1981 | 1.25 | 0.270 | 0.980 |
| 1980 | No data | 0.371 | — |
| 1979 | 1.12 | No data | — |
| 1977 | 1.03 | No data | — |
| 1976 | 1.00 | No data | — |
| 1975 | 0.960 | 0.204 | 0.756 |
| 1974 | 0.920 | No data | — |
| 1973 | 0.890 | No data | — |
| 1972 | 0.860 | No data | — |
| 1971 | 0.850 | No data | — |
| 1970 | 0.860 | 0.205 | 0.655 |
| 1969 | 0.880 | No data | — |
| 1968 | 0.910 | No data | — |
| 1967 | 0.940 | No data | — |
| 1966 | 0.960 | No data | — |
| 1965 | 1.07 | 0.205 | 0.865 |
| 1960 | No data | 0.210 | — |
Physicians Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1965 to 2022, China and India followed distinct developmental paths. In 1965, China recorded 1.07 compared to 0.205 for India. By 2022, the values evolved to 3.11 and 0.723 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 India.
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 India?
In 2020, India's Physicians was 0.723 according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher Physicians?
In 2022, China recorded a higher Physicians of 3.11 compared to India's 0.723 (a difference of 2.39).
How has Physicians changed over time for China and India?
From 1965 to 2022, China's Physicians changed by +190.8% since 1965, while India's changed by +252.7% 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 China and India from 1965 through 2022. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.