The global number of dentist graduates is heavily dominated by the United States, holding 32.65% of the share. Germany follows with 11.82%, and Romania at 9.54%. France and Colombia also contribute notably to the global share, with 7.55% and 7.42%, respectively. Countries like Poland, Australia, and Portugal hold moderate shares, ranging between 4.26% and 5.66%. The remaining countries have lesser shares, with many under 1%. In terms of recent trends, Germany saw a 2.5% increase in 2023 while the United States had a 2.01% growth. France and Portugal exhibited strong growths of 6.62% and 7.36%, respectively. Romania and Colombia, however, saw declines of 0.42% and 1.95%. Other notable increases include Bulgaria (8.72%) and Slovakia (4.46%), while Greece and Lithuania experienced declines of 7.45% and 5.31%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in the global number of dentist graduates may include increased investments in healthcare education in emerging markets and heightened focus on dental health and hygiene worldwide. It will be interesting to monitor whether countries with smaller current shares, such as Slovakia, Ireland, and Estonia, continue to exhibit growth in this sector.
Top countries in Number of Dentist Graduates Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 32.65 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11.82 | 2023 | +1.17% | +2.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 9.54 | 2023 | +2.01% | -0.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.55 | 2023 | +3.01% | +6.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 7.42 | 2023 | -0.063% | -1.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.66 | 2023 | +0.92% | +2.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 5.14 | 2023 | +7.88% | +2.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 4.26 | 2023 | +1.91% | +7.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 3.69 | 2023 | +0.25% | -1.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 2.4 | 2023 | +1.59% | +8.72% | View data |
