From 2013 to 2023, the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) physicians employed in hospitals in the Netherlands showed fluctuations. The highest value was recorded in 2014, while the lowest was in 2015. Despite the variations, there has been consistent growth from 2019 onwards. In 2023, the number stood at 23.44 thousand FTEs, representing a 1.81% increase from the previous year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 1.54%. For the forecast period from 2024 to 2028, the number of FTE physicians is expected to grow at a 5-year CAGR of 1.31%, with an overall growth rate of 6.75% by 2028.

Key trends to watch:

Continued moderate growth in the employment of physicians.
Potential impacts of healthcare policy changes and technology integration on workforce requirements.
Increasing demand for healthcare services due to population aging, possibly accelerating employment growth.