Key Market Indicators
**Iceland's Dentist Workforce Projected to See Marginal Growth by 2028** Reykjavik - The number of practising dentists in Iceland is forecasted to reach approximately 304 by 2028, marking a slight increase from the current figure of 302 in 2023. This represents a modest annual growth rate of 0.1%, according to recent data. Since 1985, the dentist workforce in Iceland has been expanding at an annual rate of 0.9%. In 2023, Iceland ranked 15th in terms of its dental workforce size, with Slovenia narrowly leading with 302 practising dentists. Italy, France, and Poland occupied the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions respectively in the same ranking. **Dental Services Expenditure on the Rise** Meanwhile, Iceland's expenditure on dental services is projected to reach €181 million by 2028, up from €149 million in 2023. This translates to an average annual growth rate of 3%. The demand for dental services in Iceland has been on a steady rise, growing at an annual rate of 3.6% since 2016. In 2023, Iceland was ranked 26th in dental services expenditure, with Latvia just ahead at €149 million. France, the United Kingdom, and Spain were the top spenders, holding the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots respectively.
