In 2023, Japan had approximately 2.10 thousand dental graduates. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a gradual decline from 2.08 to 2.02 thousand. From 2024 to 2025, a slight decrease of around 1.0% is projected, continuing steadily at comparable rates through 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for this period is approximately -0.8%, indicating a consistent downward trend in the number of dental graduates anticipated over these years.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in dentistry education and changing demographics which may impact the demand for dental professionals and potentially alter enrollment and graduation rates.
