The number of practicing physicians aged 75 and older in France is projected to rise from 7.82 thousand in 2024 to 11.31 thousand by 2028. This reflects significant growth, marking a year-on-year average increase of approximately 9% over this period. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at about 9.5%, indicating a consistent upward trend. In 2023, the number was lower, underscoring an ongoing increase due to factors such as delayed retirements.
Future trends to monitor include regulatory and policy changes affecting retirement ages, healthcare demand from an aging population, and shifts in younger physician workforce availability, which may influence the pace of growth in this demographic sector.
