Germany vs Japan: Physicians Comparison
Compare Physicians (per 1,000 People) of Germany and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2022, Germany recorded Physicians (per 1,000 People) of 4.53 vs 2.65 for Japan (Germany's Physicians is 1.88 higher than Japan's.).
Germany vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2022)
Complete annual observations of Physicians (per 1,000 People) for Germany and Japan reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇩🇪 Germany Physicians | 🇯🇵 Japan Physicians | Difference / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.53 | 2.65 | 1.88 |
| 2021 | 4.50 | No data | — |
| 2020 | 4.44 | 2.59 | 1.85 |
| 2019 | 4.37 | No data | — |
| 2018 | 4.29 | 2.48 | 1.80 |
| 2017 | 4.23 | No data | — |
| 2016 | 4.17 | 2.42 | 1.74 |
| 2015 | 4.12 | No data | — |
| 2014 | 4.09 | 2.35 | 1.73 |
| 2013 | 4.01 | No data | — |
| 2012 | 3.92 | 2.28 | 1.64 |
| 2011 | 3.85 | No data | — |
| 2010 | 3.76 | 2.21 | 1.54 |
| 2009 | 3.66 | No data | — |
| 2008 | 3.58 | 2.15 | 1.44 |
| 2007 | 3.53 | No data | — |
| 2006 | 3.46 | 2.08 | 1.38 |
| 2005 | 3.41 | No data | — |
| 2004 | 3.39 | 2.03 | 1.36 |
| 2003 | 3.37 | No data | — |
| 2002 | 3.34 | 1.98 | 1.36 |
| 2001 | 3.31 | No data | — |
| 2000 | 3.26 | 1.93 | 1.33 |
| 1999 | 3.21 | No data | — |
| 1998 | 3.16 | 1.89 | 1.28 |
| 1997 | 3.10 | No data | — |
| 1996 | 3.09 | 1.84 | 1.25 |
| 1995 | 3.04 | No data | — |
| 1994 | 2.98 | 1.77 | 1.21 |
| 1993 | 2.90 | No data | — |
| 1992 | 2.82 | 1.70 | 1.11 |
| 1991 | 2.75 | No data | — |
| 1990 | No data | 1.65 | — |
| 1985 | No data | 1.50 | — |
| 1981 | No data | 1.30 | — |
| 1979 | No data | 1.20 | — |
| 1978 | No data | 1.20 | — |
| 1977 | No data | 1.20 | — |
| 1976 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1975 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1974 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1973 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1972 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1971 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 1970 | No data | 1.10 | — |
| 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
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1992 to 2022, Germany and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1992, Germany recorded 2.82 compared to 1.70 for Japan. By 2022, the values evolved to 4.53 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 Germany and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions — Physicians
What is the Physicians of Germany?
In 2022, Germany's Physicians was 4.53 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, Germany recorded a higher Physicians of 4.53 compared to Japan's 2.65 (a difference of 1.88).
How has Physicians changed over time for Germany and Japan?
From 2000 to 2022, Germany's Physicians changed by +39.0% 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 Germany and Japan from 1992 through 2022. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.