Key Market Indicators
The number of practising dentists in France is projected to reach approximately 49,000 by 2028, up from about 46,000 in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 1%. Since 2016, the supply of dentists in France has risen by 1.4% each year. In 2023, France ranked third in the number of practising dentists, with Italy surpassing it. Italy, France, and Poland held the second, third, and fourth positions in the ranking, respectively. Meanwhile, expenditure on dental services in France is expected to climb to around €15.1 billion by 2028, from €13.2 billion in 2023, marking an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. Since 2011, French demand for dental services has surged by 3.7% annually. In 2023, France ranked second in dental services expenditure, with Germany taking the lead at €13.2 billion. The United Kingdom and Spain followed France, ranking third and fourth, respectively. In contrast, the dental cement market value is forecasted to decline to $360 million by 2028 from $374 million in 2023, exhibiting a negative compound annual growth rate of 0.6%. The market has been experiencing a downturn of 2% year on year. Japan, Germany, and France occupied the second, third, and fourth positions in the global ranking for dental cement market value.
