# India ranks 133rd globally in doctor-to-population ratio 2026-08-13T07:38:12+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India has only 7.23 doctors for every 10,000 people, ranking 133rd in the world, according to World Population Review data from 2020. Cuba tops the list with 94.3 doctors per 10,000, followed by Monaco (88.9) and Sweden (71.5). Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka (ranked 81), Nepal (ranked 117) and Pakistan (ranked 114) all have better ratios. The figures, compiled between 2008 and 2022, include medical doctors only. Rediff.com reports that India's low ratio reflects the challenge of providing healthcare to its vast population and calls for expanding medical education and infrastructure. ## Coverage - rediff.com Tags: doctor-to-population ratio, global healthcare ranking, India healthcare, medical workforce, World Population Review Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-ranks-133rd-globally-in-doctor-to-population-ratio/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-ranks-133rd-globally-in-doctor-to-population-ratio/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.