Key Market Indicators
The number of practising dentists in Romania is projected to reach approximately 23,260 by 2028, up from around 20,810 in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. Since 2004, the supply of dentists in Romania has increased at an average rate of 5.1% per year. In 2023, Romania ranked sixth in Europe for the number of practising dentists, with the United Kingdom slightly ahead at 20,810. Italy, France, and Poland occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in this ranking. Meanwhile, expenditure on dental services in Romania is forecast to rise to about €1.18 billion by 2028, up from approximately €685 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. Since 2016, the demand for dental services in Romania has seen a significant annual increase of 12.3%. In 2023, Romania ranked 15th in Europe for dental services expenditure, with Finland surpassing it with a spending of €685 million. France, the United Kingdom, and Spain ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively, in terms of dental services expenditure.