Key Market Indicators
The number of practicing dentists in Switzerland is projected to drop to approximately 3,480 by 2028, down from 3,620 in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 0.6%. Swiss dental supply has been decreasing steadily by 3.5% per year since 1985. As of 2023, Switzerland ranked 13th in the number of practicing dentists, with Denmark slightly ahead at 3,620 dentists. Italy, France, and Poland held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In contrast, expenditure on dental services in Switzerland is expected to rise significantly. By 2028, Swiss dental services expenditure is forecasted to reach €3.7 billion, up from €3.26 billion in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 2%. Since 2015, the demand for dental services in Switzerland has seen a robust increase of 4.9% per year. In 2023, Switzerland ranked fifth in dental services expenditure, with Spain surpassing it with €3.26 billion. France, the United Kingdom, and Spain secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in this expenditure ranking.
