China vs Japan: Physicians Comparison
Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of China and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2022, China recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 3.11 vs 2.65 for Japan (China's Physicians is 0.463 higher than Japan's.).
China vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2022)
Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for China and Japan reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇨🇳 China Physicians | 🇯🇵 Japan Physicians | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.11 | 2.65 | 0.463 |
| 2021 | 2.52 | No data | — |
| 2020 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 0.207 |
| 2019 | 2.25 | No data | — |
| 2018 | 2.12 | 2.48 | 0.363 |
| 2017 | 2.00 | No data | — |
| 2016 | 1.89 | 2.42 | 0.535 |
| 2015 | 1.80 | No data | — |
| 2014 | 1.71 | 2.35 | 0.643 |
| 2013 | 1.66 | No data | — |
| 2012 | 1.56 | 2.28 | 0.721 |
| 2011 | 1.49 | No data | — |
| 2010 | 1.46 | 2.21 | 0.752 |
| 2009 | 1.42 | No data | — |
| 2008 | 1.34 | 2.15 | 0.803 |
| 2007 | 1.29 | No data | — |
| 2006 | 1.27 | 2.08 | 0.809 |
| 2005 | 1.24 | No data | — |
| 2004 | 1.22 | 2.03 | 0.814 |
| 2003 | 1.19 | No data | — |
| 2002 | 1.14 | 1.98 | 0.839 |
| 2001 | 1.28 | No data | — |
| 2000 | 1.26 | 1.93 | 0.668 |
| 1999 | 1.24 | No data | — |
| 1998 | 1.21 | 1.89 | 0.677 |
| 1997 | 1.21 | No data | — |
| 1996 | 1.20 | 1.84 | 0.638 |
| 1995 | 1.19 | No data | — |
| 1994 | No data | 1.77 | — |
| 1992 | No data | 1.70 | — |
| 1990 | 1.13 | 1.65 | 0.523 |
| 1989 | 1.54 | No data | — |
| 1988 | 1.47 | No data | — |
| 1987 | 1.37 | No data | — |
| 1986 | 1.35 | No data | — |
| 1985 | No data | 1.50 | — |
| 1984 | 1.33 | No data | — |
| 1983 | 1.32 | No data | — |
| 1982 | 1.30 | No data | — |
| 1981 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 0.050 |
| 1979 | 1.12 | 1.20 | 0.080 |
| 1978 | No data | 1.20 | — |
| 1977 | 1.03 | 1.20 | 0.170 |
| 1976 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 0.100 |
| 1975 | 0.960 | 1.10 | 0.140 |
| 1974 | 0.920 | 1.10 | 0.180 |
| 1973 | 0.890 | 1.10 | 0.210 |
| 1972 | 0.860 | 1.10 | 0.240 |
| 1971 | 0.850 | 1.10 | 0.250 |
| 1970 | 0.860 | 1.10 | 0.240 |
| 1969 | 0.880 | 1.10 | 0.220 |
| 1968 | 0.910 | 1.00 | 0.090 |
| 1967 | 0.940 | 1.00 | 0.060 |
| 1966 | 0.960 | 1.00 | 0.040 |
| 1965 | 1.07 | 1.00 | 0.070 |
| 1964 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1963 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1962 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1961 | No data | 1.00 | — |
| 1960 | No data | 1.00 | — |
Physicians Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1965 to 2022, China and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1965, China recorded 1.07 compared to 1.00 for Japan. By 2022, the values evolved to 3.11 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 China and Japan.
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 Japan?
In 2022, Japan's Physicians was 2.65 according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher Physicians?
In 2022, China recorded a higher Physicians of 3.11 compared to Japan's 2.65 (a difference of 0.463).
How has Physicians changed over time for China and Japan?
From 2000 to 2022, China's Physicians changed by +146.4% since 2000, while Japan's changed by +37.2% 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 Japan from 1965 through 2022. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.