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Official India statistics · dated measures
Registered doctors in India
The Health Ministry reported 15,35,155 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 registered AYUSH practitioners on 24 July 2026.
These two registers use different professional categories. The ministry’s reported doctor-to-population ratio of 1:778 uses an assumed 80% availability across both groups. A registration total can include people who are retired or practising abroad.
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| Measure | Value | Reference period | Scope | Original source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered allopathic doctors | 15,35,155 | Reported 24 July 2026 | Indian Medical Register | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · parliamentary reply, PIB |
| Registered AYUSH practitioners | 7,51,768 | Reported 24 July 2026 | AYUSH registrations | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · parliamentary reply, PIB |
Source review 2026-11-09 · Download the workforce evidence CSV.