The data supports member organisations in their work to build awareness and develop resources for the physiotherapy profession. We share the data with its member organisations and regions, and publishes the data online.
Every year we ask our member organisations to provide uniform data – to ensure the data is reliable, consistent, and comparable. Member organisations and regions may also separately collect additional data to meet their specific needs.
How can I access the data?
The data is updated every year and published on the relevant member organisation profile page. You can also explore the data using our interactive map.
How can I use the data?
The data can be used for a range of activities, including planning and evaluation, to provide:
- estimates of the total number of physiotherapists represented by member organisations and regions
- estimates of the total number of physiotherapists per head of population
- comparisons of the ratio of physiotherapists to population across countries/territories and regions
- comparisons of the ratio of physiotherapists to population with the ratio of other health professionals to population
- trends in physiotherapy regulation, education, and practice
- indications of the need to increase levels of service
- indications of the regions with low numbers of physiotherapists in relation to the population in need
Watch our webinar: Women in leadership roles in the global physiotherapy profession
Women in leadership roles in the global physiotherapy profession is the focus of a free World Physiotherapy webinar. Help celebrate International Women’s Day and find out more about bridging the gender data gap and highlighting the role women play in the profession.
Speakers:
- Nnenna Nina Chigbo, member of Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
- Carmen Suarez, member of Spanish Association of Physiotherapists
- Ruchi Varshney, member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists
