In 2023, Norway led the chart for professionally active nurses with a significant rate, followed by Iceland and Ireland. Norway, Ireland, and Romania saw notable year-on-year growth of over 2%, indicating a rising trend in nursing activity. Contrastingly, Latvia experienced a decline, while other nations had modest increases or stable levels, maintaining a steady trend over the past five years. The compound annual growth rate for this period suggests consistent but varied growth across different countries, underlining distinct national policies and healthcare market dynamics.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of healthcare policy reforms and educational initiatives aimed at increasing nurse workforce capacity. Additionally, demographic changes and technological advancements could further shape the demand for nursing professionals across European countries.
Top countries in Professionally Active Nurses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 2,250 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 1,570 | 2023 | +0.1% | +1.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 1,490 | 2023 | +0.88% | +3.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,460 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 1,440 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1,340 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1,220 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Liechtenstein | 1,210 | 2023 | -0.064% | +0.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1,180 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1,160 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.16% | View data |
