As of 2023, the distribution of practising general practitioners as a percentage of total physicians showed significant variability across countries. Canada led with 47.41%, while South Korea was the lowest at 5.92%. Year-on-year changes indicate a mixed trend: countries like Mexico, Latvia, and Lithuania witnessed increases of 0.65%, 0.97%, and 0.71%, respectively, while others like Iceland (-4.6%), Bulgaria (-2.23%), and Spain (-1.52%) saw declines.
Future Trends to Watch:
Going forward, it's crucial to monitor how policy changes, healthcare funding, and demographic shifts affect the share of general practitioners. Countries experiencing declines may need targeted interventions to bolster their GP numbers, whereas those with rising trends should analyze sustainability factors.
Top countries in Share of Practising General Practitioners by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 47.41 | 2023 | -0.042% | -0.076% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 31.29 | 2023 | -0.22% | -0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 29.57 | 2023 | -1.37% | -1.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 New Zealand | 27.84 | 2023 | +1.13% | -1.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 27.26 | 2023 | 0% | +0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 23.26 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 20.59 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 20.55 | 2023 | +0.24% | -1.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 12.66 | 2023 | -2.39% | -2.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 12.55 | 2023 | -1.26% | -4.6% | View data |
