Staffing Benchmark

Nurse-to-Doctor Ratio Analysis — Dubai

469 Facilities Analyzed · Data as of 2026-04-03

The nurse-to-doctor ratio is a critical staffing benchmark used by health economists, regulators, and hospital administrators. The WHO recommends a minimum ratio of 3:1 (three nurses per doctor) for effective healthcare delivery. Dubai's overall ratio stands at 1.44:1, reflecting the emirate's physician-heavy workforce composition. This page ranks facilities with 20+ staff by their nurse-to-doctor ratio.

1.44:1

Overall Ratio (All Dubai)

1.49:1

Ratio (20+ Staff Facilities)

1:1

Median Facility Ratio

3:1

WHO Recommended Minimum

WHO Benchmark Comparison

The World Health Organization recommends a nurse-to-doctor ratio of at least 3:1. Many advanced health systems achieve 4:1 or higher. Dubai currently operates at 1.44:1 across all facilities, which places it below the WHO recommendation.

3.0:1

WHO Minimum

2.7:1

OECD Average

3.8:1

UK (NHS)

1.44:1

Dubai

Top 30 Facilities by Nurse-to-Doctor Ratio

Other Benchmarks

Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. "Doctors" includes both physicians and dentists. Only facilities with 20+ licensed staff are included. WHO and OECD benchmarks are approximate global averages. Verify credentials directly with DHA.