Metric · Workforce
Dentists public sector: market comparison
Dentists employed in the public sector (ministry of health or equivalent)
Dental Market Radar Editorial Team · Updated · Data as of
Across 2 of 12 markets with a value, the highest lead value for dentists public sector is Saudi Arabia at 13,515 persons and the lowest is Qatar at 559 persons. Bases differ by market, so read the comparability rating beside each value.
Key points
- Saudi Arabia had 13,515 public-sector dentists in 2024, according to Ministry of Health Statistical Yearbook 2024. It is the highest lead value among the markets.
- Qatar had 559 public-sector dentists in 2025, according to NPC Chapter VI Health Services Statistics 2025. It is the lowest lead value among the markets.
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Definition
Dentists employed in the public sector (ministry of health or equivalent) Unit: persons. Category: Workforce.
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Comparison table
| Market | Lead value | Basis | As of | Comparability | Calculation | Source | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 13,515 persons | employed (public sector) | Comparability A | Derived. Derived: MOH + other government = 13,515. SERIES BREAK 2024: MOH yearbook 2024 Table 1-8 states 'The source of workforce data has been modified as of 2024 to be the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.' Up to 2023 the counts came from… | Statistical Yearbook 2024 (bilingual Arabic/English, Excel workbook) | Value | |
| Qatar | 559 persons | employed (public sector) | Comparability A | Chapter VI Health Services Statistics 2025 (Arabic/English) | Value | ||
| Taiwan | No record | No record | |||||
| Japan | No record | No record | |||||
| South Korea | No record | No record | |||||
| Singapore | No record | No record | |||||
| Malaysia | No record | No record | |||||
| Thailand | No record | No record | |||||
| Vietnam | No record | No record | |||||
| Australia | No record | No record | |||||
| New Zealand | No record | No record | |||||
| United Arab Emirates | No record | No record |
The headline record leads where one is designated; its basis (for example practising or licensed) and comparability rating are shown next to every value. Per-capita values use the denominator named in the calculation (World Bank total population, same year). Money is shown in US$ at the market exchange rate with local currency beside it.
Comparability notes
A: same definition as the metric. B: close to the metric definition; the difference is noted. C: different basis; use with caution when comparing.
- Saudi Arabia: Dentists employed by MOH plus other government agencies (military, university, security hospitals)
- Qatar: Dentists working in the government sector (HMC, PHCC and other government facilities)
What does Dentists public sector measure?
Dentists employed in the public sector (ministry of health or equivalent) Unit: persons.
Which market has the highest dentists public sector?
Saudi Arabia had 13,515 public-sector dentists in 2024, according to Ministry of Health Statistical Yearbook 2024. It is the highest lead value; other markets use different bases, so compare with care.
How many markets have data for dentists public sector?
2 of 12 markets have a sourced value for dentists public sector.