Somalia Physician Density 2025: 0.05 people/sq km
Somalia's physician density in 2025 is 0.05 people/sq km, up 150.0% from 2024. It ranks #192 of 196 countries.
Physician density measures healthcare access, showing the number of doctors per square kilometer. Compare countries and explore interactive maps.
Where Somalia ranks (2025)
#192 of 196- #191
Papua New Guinea0.06 people/sq km - #192
Malawi0.05 people/sq km - #192
Somalia0.05 people/sq km - #194
Niger0.04 people/sq km - #194
South Sudan0.04 people/sq km
Physician Density over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.05 people/sq km | +0.03 people/sq km | +150.00% | |
| 2024 | 0.02 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2023 | 0.02 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 0.02 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 0.02 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 0.02 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 0.02 people/sq km | 0.01 people/sq km | -33.33% | |
| 2018 | 0.03 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 0.03 people/sq km | 0.01 people/sq km | -25.00% | |
| 2016 | 0.04 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 0.04 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 0.04 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 0.04 people/sq km | +0 people/sq km | +14.29% | |
| 2012 | 0.04 people/sq km | 0 people/sq km | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 0.04 people/sq km | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Somalia: Physician Density. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/somalia/physician-density
The figures on this page come from CIA World Factbook. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Somalia Physician Density
What is Somalia's physician density in 2025?▾
Somalia's physician density is 0.05 people/sq km in 2025, according to CIA World Factbook.
Is Somalia's physician density increasing or decreasing?▾
Somalia's physician density rose by 150.0% from 2024 (0.02 people/sq km) to 2025 (0.05 people/sq km). Over the past decade (2015–2025) it rose by 25.0%.
How does Somalia rank for physician density?▾
In 2025, Somalia has the 192nd highest physician density out of 196 countries with data.
What was Somalia's physician density in 2011?▾
In 2011, Somalia's physician density was 0.04 people/sq km. By 2025 it rose by 42.9%.
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