Iceland vs Malta: Physicians by category
Iceland
242
in 2025
Malta
502
in 2024
Iceland rank
46th
Malta rank
44th
Physicians by category over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 502 against 242 in Iceland, a difference of 260.
That makes Malta's figure about 2.1 times Iceland's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 46th and Malta ranks 44th of 47 countries.
Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 186 | 274 | 88 | Malta |
| 2010s | 197.3 | 351.3 | 154 | Malta |
| 2020s | 218 | 456.2 | 238.2 | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher physicians by category, Iceland or Malta?
- Malta, at 502 against 242 in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in physicians by category between Iceland and Malta?
- 260, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for physicians by category?
- Iceland ranks 46th and Malta ranks 44th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Physicians by category. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.