Key Market Indicators
The number of practising dentists in Austria is projected to reach approximately 6,000 by 2028, up from around 5,600 in 2023. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1% over the five-year period. Since 1985, the supply of dentists in Austria has increased by an average of 1.4% annually. In 2023, Austria ranked 10th in the number of practising dentists, with Hungary slightly ahead, also at about 5,600. Italy, France, and Poland occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In terms of dental services expenditure, Austria is expected to see a rise to €2.9 billion by 2028, up from €2.6 billion in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. Since 2009, Austrian demand for dental services has grown by an average of 2.3% per year. In 2023, Austria ranked eighth in dental services expenditure, with the Netherlands overtaking at €2.6 billion. France, the United Kingdom, and Spain held the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
