5 Lowest Paying Countries for Doctors

2. Ethiopia

Average Salary: $4,620

In Ethiopia, the healthcare sector struggles with consistently critical challenges, notably a dire shortage of medical professionals. With only 0.1059 physicians per 1,000 people, the country faces an acute deficit. Furthermore, despite approximately 30 medical schools, insufficient training institutions exacerbate the issue. Compounded by inadequate wages, healthcare workers are forced into multiple jobs to make ends meet, with a high risk of burnout. Consequently, professionals seek opportunities abroad, with an estimated 2,000 leaving annually. This exodus compromises healthcare delivery, leading to severe consequences such as fatalities and complications due to medicine and equipment shortages. To mitigate this crisis, strategies like the National Health Equity Strategy have been launched, signaling government commitment to improve conditions and retain skilled professionals.