This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Number of inhabitants per health care employee |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Density of health professionals and associate health professionals including physicians, nursing and midwifery personnel, dentistry personnel, and pharmaceutical personnel per 10,000 persons. |
| Geographical coverage |
Iceland |
| Unit of measurement |
Rate per 10.000 population |
| Definitions |
Density of health workers - The density of health workers is defined as the number of health workers of a given specialization per 10,000 population |
| Calculations |
(Number of health professionals / Population) * 10,000 |
| Comments and limitations |
Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |