São Tomé and Príncipe
Physicians density in São Tomé and Príncipe
per 10,000 · WHO · Periodic
Methodology & source
How this is measured.
Definition
Number of medical doctors (generalist + specialist) per 10,000 population.
Calculation
WHO National Health Workforce Accounts, country-reported and harmonised.
Primary source
Update frequency
Periodic
Caveats
Definitions of "medical doctor" can vary. Reporting frequency is irregular.
Cite this dataset
For researchers and journalists.
Cusp Africa. 2026. "São Tomé and Príncipe — Physicians density." Sourced from WHO (Indicator WHO.PHYSICIANS). Accessed June 3, 2026. https://cuspafrica.com/data/physicians-density/sao-tome-and-principe.
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