The number of male practising physicians aged 45-54 in the UK is poised to grow from 26.95 thousand in 2024 to 28.24 thousand by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year growth: 1.22% from 2024 to 2025, 1.17% from 2025 to 2026, 1.16% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.15% from 2027 to 2028. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be around 1.18%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from healthcare reforms, immigration policies affecting workforce demographics, and technological advancements in medical education and practice that may influence the supply and demand for physicians in this age group.
