China vs Indonesia: Physicians Comparison
Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of China and Indonesia over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2023, China recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 3.11 vs 0.524 for Indonesia (China's Physicians is 2.59 higher than Indonesia's.).
China vs Indonesia All Annual Observations (1960 – 2023)
Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for China and Indonesia reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇨🇳 China Physicians | 🇮🇩 Indonesia Physicians | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No data | 0.524 | — |
| 2022 | 3.11 | 0.681 | 2.43 |
| 2021 | 2.52 | 0.688 | 1.83 |
| 2020 | 2.38 | 0.620 | 1.76 |
| 2019 | 2.25 | 0.462 | 1.79 |
| 2018 | 2.12 | 0.421 | 1.70 |
| 2017 | 2.00 | 0.373 | 1.63 |
| 2016 | 1.89 | No data | — |
| 2015 | 1.80 | 0.270 | 1.53 |
| 2014 | 1.71 | No data | — |
| 2013 | 1.66 | No data | — |
| 2012 | 1.56 | 0.197 | 1.36 |
| 2011 | 1.49 | No data | — |
| 2010 | 1.46 | 0.239 | 1.22 |
| 2009 | 1.42 | 0.259 | 1.16 |
| 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 | 0.131 | 1.05 |
| 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 | — |
| 1993 | No data | 0.057 | — |
| 1991 | No data | 0.148 | — |
| 1990 | 1.13 | 0.144 | 0.986 |
| 1989 | 1.54 | 0.142 | 1.40 |
| 1988 | 1.47 | No data | — |
| 1987 | 1.37 | No data | — |
| 1986 | 1.35 | No data | — |
| 1984 | 1.33 | No data | — |
| 1983 | 1.32 | 0.106 | 1.21 |
| 1982 | 1.30 | No data | — |
| 1981 | 1.25 | 0.080 | 1.17 |
| 1979 | 1.12 | 0.085 | 1.04 |
| 1977 | 1.03 | No data | — |
| 1976 | 1.00 | No data | — |
| 1975 | 0.960 | 0.037 | 0.923 |
| 1974 | 0.920 | No data | — |
| 1973 | 0.890 | No data | — |
| 1972 | 0.860 | No data | — |
| 1971 | 0.850 | No data | — |
| 1970 | 0.860 | 0.037 | 0.823 |
| 1969 | 0.880 | No data | — |
| 1968 | 0.910 | No data | — |
| 1967 | 0.940 | No data | — |
| 1966 | 0.960 | No data | — |
| 1965 | 1.07 | 0.032 | 1.04 |
| 1960 | No data | 0.021 | — |
Physicians Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1965 to 2023, China and Indonesia followed distinct developmental paths. In 1965, China recorded 1.07 compared to 0.032 for Indonesia. By 2023, the values evolved to 3.11 and 0.524 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 Indonesia.
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 Indonesia?
In 2023, Indonesia's Physicians was 0.524 according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher Physicians?
In 2023, China recorded a higher Physicians of 3.11 compared to Indonesia's 0.524 (a difference of 2.59).
How has Physicians changed over time for China and Indonesia?
From 1965 to 2023, China's Physicians changed by +190.8% since 1965, while Indonesia's changed by +1537.5% 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 Indonesia from 1965 through 2023. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.