In 2022, there were approximately eight thousand licensed otolaryngologists in Brazil, an increase of nearly 13 percent compared to 2020. This figure showed an uptrend since 2013 when doctors from this medical field amounted to about 4.9 thousand. Otolaryngologists specialize in surgery and treatment of health conditions related to the ears, nose, and throat. The medical specialty divides into different sub-specialties, such as otology and rhinology.
Number of licensed otolaryngologists in Brazil from 2013 to 2022
(in 1,000s)
Data prior to 2022 were retrieved from earlier releases of the publication.
Figures have been rounded.
Data refers to the number of registered licenses for each specialization. Physicians with more than one specialization were counted as a specialist in each field they are authorized to practice.
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Various sources (Associação Médica Brasileira). (February 7, 2023). Number of licensed otolaryngologists in Brazil from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/962260/number-licensed-otolaryngologists-brazil/
Various sources (Associação Médica Brasileira). "Number of licensed otolaryngologists in Brazil from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)." Chart. February 7, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 14, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/962260/number-licensed-otolaryngologists-brazil/
Various sources (Associação Médica Brasileira). (2023). Number of licensed otolaryngologists in Brazil from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 14, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/962260/number-licensed-otolaryngologists-brazil/
Various sources (Associação Médica Brasileira). "Number of Licensed Otolaryngologists in Brazil from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Feb 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/962260/number-licensed-otolaryngologists-brazil/
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