The share of surgery specialists in Chile, expressed as a percentage of total physicians, stood at 18.17% in 2023. Over the past decade, the share has exhibited fluctuations, peaking in 2014 at 18.34% and dipping to its lowest at 16.97% in 2016. More recent years show a recovery trend, with the share increasing by 3.83% from 2022 to 2023. The 5-year CAGR from 2018 to 2023 indicates an average annual growth rate of 1.1%.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data suggests a steady, albeit modest, increase in the share of surgery specialists, maintaining an average annual growth rate of 0.08% until 2028. Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of healthcare policy changes and technological advancements in medical training, which could influence the supply and demand dynamics within the surgical specialty.
