France vs Japan: Physicians Comparison

Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of France and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2022, France recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 3.28 vs 2.65 for Japan (France's Physicians is 0.632 higher than Japan's.).

🇫🇷 France
3.28
-1.4% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
2.65
+37.2% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
0.632
Latest Year: 2022
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France vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2022)

Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for France and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇫🇷 France Physicians 🇯🇵 Japan Physicians Difference / Gap
2022 3.28 2.65 0.632
2021 3.26 No data
2020 3.25 2.59 0.660
2019 3.24 No data
2018 3.21 2.48 0.729
2017 3.22 No data
2016 3.20 2.42 0.777
2015 3.18 No data
2014 3.17 2.35 0.815
2013 3.16 No data
2012 3.14 2.28 0.856
2011 3.12 No data
2010 3.35 2.21 1.13
2009 3.34 No data
2008 3.38 2.15 1.24
2007 3.39 No data
2006 3.41 2.08 1.32
2005 3.41 No data
2004 3.41 2.03 1.38
2003 3.40 No data
2002 3.38 1.98 1.40
2001 3.36 No data
2000 3.33 1.93 1.40
1999 3.31 No data
1998 3.31 1.89 1.43
1997 3.30 No data
1996 3.28 1.84 1.45
1995 3.26 No data
1994 3.24 1.77 1.47
1993 3.21 No data
1992 3.18 1.70 1.48
1991 3.14 No data
1990 3.09 1.65 1.43
1989 3.00 No data
1988 2.90 No data
1987 2.80 No data
1986 2.80 No data
1985 2.70 1.50 1.20
1984 2.50 No data
1983 2.10 No data
1982 2.10 No data
1981 2.00 1.30 0.700
1980 1.90 No data
1979 1.80 1.20 0.600
1978 1.70 1.20 0.500
1977 1.60 1.20 0.400
1976 1.50 1.10 0.400
1975 1.50 1.10 0.400
1974 1.40 1.10 0.300
1973 1.40 1.10 0.300
1972 1.30 1.10 0.200
1971 1.30 1.10 0.200
1970 1.20 1.10 0.100
1969 No data 1.10
1968 No data 1.00
1967 No data 1.00
1966 No data 1.00
1965 No data 1.00
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

Current Leader: In 2022, France recorded Physicians of 3.28, while Japan recorded 2.65, a difference of 0.632.
1970 Baseline: France stood at 1.20 and Japan stood at 1.10.
2000–2022 Trajectory: France moved to 3.28 (-1.4% since 2000), while Japan moved to 2.65 (+37.2% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1970 to 2022, France and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1970, France recorded 1.20 compared to 1.10 for Japan. By 2022, the values evolved to 3.28 and 2.65 respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2022 is 0.632.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 3.28 (France in 2022).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, France achieved -1.4% since 2000, while Japan achieved +37.2% since 2000.

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 France and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Physicians

What is the Physicians of France?

In 2022, France's Physicians was 3.28 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, France recorded a higher Physicians of 3.28 compared to Japan's 2.65 (a difference of 0.632).

How has Physicians changed over time for France and Japan?

From 2000 to 2022, France's Physicians changed by -1.4% 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 France and Japan from 1970 through 2022. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.