Medical doctors in North Korea
In 2024, the number of medical doctors per 10,000 inhabitants in North Korea was 31.0 doctors, down from 36.3 doctors in 2019. Explore the historical series and compare North Korea with other economies below.
Medical doctors
Number of medical doctors per 10,000 inhabitants
North Korea
| Year | Doctors |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.0 |
| 2023 | — |
| 2022 | — |
| 2021 | — |
| 2020 | — |
| 2019 | 36.3 |
| 2018 | — |
| 2017 | 36.3 |
| 2016 | 36.5 |
| 2015 | — |
| 2014 | 34.5 |
| 2013 | — |
| 2012 | 33.9 |
| 2011 | — |
| 2010 | — |
| 2009 | — |
| 2008 | 32.3 |
| 2007 | — |
| 2006 | — |
| 2005 | — |
| 2004 | — |
| 2003 | 31.0 |
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About this indicator
Medical doctors measures the availability of physicians, expressed as the number of practitioners per 10,000 inhabitants. Serving as a key indicator of a health system’s capacity to provide care, this figure includes generalists and specialists, as well as other medical professionals. Depending on the national data source, the count may represent either "practising" physicians actively treating patients or all "registered" physicians.
As an important measure of healthcare accessibility, this concentration reflects the strength of a country’s medical infrastructure. A higher ratio generally indicates a more robust healthcare system, while lower densities may highlight challenges in meeting the medical needs of the population and potential pressures on the existing healthcare workforce.
As an important measure of healthcare accessibility, this concentration reflects the strength of a country’s medical infrastructure. A higher ratio generally indicates a more robust healthcare system, while lower densities may highlight challenges in meeting the medical needs of the population and potential pressures on the existing healthcare workforce.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the World Health Organization Global Health Observatory (GHO).
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.