Based on the provided data, the number of practising dentists in Sweden is expected to see a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. Specifically:
• In 2024, the number stands at 8.05 thousand (k) practitioners. This is forecasted to increase to 8.12k by 2028.
Analyzing the year-on-year growth:
• From 2024 to 2025, the number of practising dentists is expected to rise by 0.25%.
• From 2025 to 2026, a similar growth trend is anticipated at 0.25%.
• For the years 2026 to 2027, a growth rate of 0.25% is expected.
• Lastly, from 2027 to 2028, the increase is expected to be 0.12%.
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.19% per year.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in healthcare policies, advancements in dental technology, and population demographics which may impact the demand and supply of practitioners in the coming years.
