The number of professionally active midwives in Türkiye has shown fluctuating trends over the past decade. As of 2023, the profession stood at 1.42 thousand persons per health professionals. Between 2013 and 2023, there were notable year-on-year variations including both increases and decreases. For instance, there were increases in 2014 (2.49%) and 2016 (2.57%), followed by declines in 2017 (-1.12%) and 2020 (-4.27%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years prior to 2023 was -0.32%. Projections from 2024 to 2028 indicate a slight downward trend with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.21%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impact of healthcare policies and reforms aimed at increasing the number of healthcare professionals.
Demographic changes that may influence demand for midwifery services, such as birth rates and aging population.
Technology advancements in healthcare that could redefine the role of midwives.