In 2023, Croatia had the highest density of associate professional nurses at 5.37 per thousand, leading ahead of Canada at 3.13 and Hungary at 1.57. Czech Republic followed with a density of 0.91, New Zealand at 0.41, and Israel with the lowest at 0.18. Year-on-year changes in 2023 showed Croatia growing by 1.48% and Canada by 2.11%. Conversely, Hungary and New Zealand saw declines of 1.23% and 3.89% respectively, with Israel experiencing a significant drop of 14.33%, while the Czech Republic remained stable.
Future trends to watch include potential recovery in Israel and continued investment in nursing infrastructure in Canada and Croatia. Global healthcare demands and policy changes may also influence these trends in density across countries.
Top countries in Density of Associate Professional Nurses, Practising by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 5.37 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 3.13 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 1.57 | 2023 | +0.64% | -1.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 0.91 | 2023 | +15.19% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 0.41 | 2023 | -6.82% | -3.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Israel | 0.18 | 2023 | -18.18% | -14.33% | View data |
