In 2023, the number of pharmacists practicing in Norway stood at 5.28 thousand persons. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted data shows a consistent annual increase in the number of practicing pharmacists, rising from 5.44 thousand in 2024 to 6.08 thousand in 2028. This translates to an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.85% over the five-year forecast period.
Year-on-year comparison reveals the following trends:
- From 2023 to 2024, there is a 3.03% increase.
- From 2024 to 2025, the increase is 2.94%.
- From 2025 to 2026, a 2.86% increase is observed.
- From 2026 to 2027, the increment stands at 2.78%.
- From 2027 to 2028, a 2.70% rise is forecasted.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements in pharmacy practices, evolving healthcare policies, changes in required pharmacist competencies due to emerging healthcare needs, and shifts in the demographic profile of the pharmacist workforce. These factors could influence both the demand for pharmacists and the educational capacity to produce qualified individuals.
