Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Israel
Israel: Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians was 3.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2023. ▼ Falling
Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Israel, 1995–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Per 1 000 inhabitants.
Analysis
Israel recorded 3.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants for ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in 2023.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Israel peaked at 3.65 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.92 Per 1 000 inhabitants, in 2013.
Israel ranks 28th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 29 years of available data.
Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Israel, year by year
| Year | Per 1 000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.39 Per 1 000 inhabitants | — |
| 1996 | 3.52 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 3.58 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 3.65 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 3.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 3.4 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 3.23 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 3.25 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 3.33 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 3.31 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 3.19 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 3 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 2.96 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 2.96 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.97 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 2.98 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 2.97 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 2.94 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 2.92 Per 1 000 inhabitants | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 2.95 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 3.04 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 3.05 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 3.11 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 3.19 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 3.26 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 3.29 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 3.35 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 3.45 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 3.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.4% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 3.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.98 Per 1 000 inhabitants, 88% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.54 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.39 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.65 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.16 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.96 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.4 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.04 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.92 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.26 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.29 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 4 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More work & labour data for Israel
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.72 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 11,997 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 579.95 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,762 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,985 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,747 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Israel?
- Ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Israel was 3.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 3.65 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 1998.
- What is the lowest ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.92 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2013.
- How does Israel rank for ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians?
- Israel ranks 28th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on physicians ageing across large regions (TL2), and small regions (TL3) where available. Data definition and source Doctors (physicians) are usually generalists who assume responsibility for the provision of continuing care to individuals and families, or specialists such as paediatricians, obstetricians/gynaecologists, psychiatrists, medical specialists and surgical specialists. Age groups cover total, 55–64, and 65 years and over. Data is collected from Eurostat (reg_hlth) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.