In 2023, the United States led with 6.3345 million licensed nurses, showcasing a minor 2.22% year-on-year increase. Italy followed with 0.45765 million, witnessing mild growth at 0.35%. Spain and Poland exhibited moderate gains with increases of 2.3% and 0.91%, respectively. Belgium and Sweden also showed positive trends with 2.03% and 1.6% growth. Remarkably, Chile's nursing workforce ascended by 11.23%, while Romania surged by 2.44%. Smaller European nations like Estonia and Iceland experienced growth rates of 2.32% and 2.14%, highlighting a general upward trend in licensed nurses globally.
Future trends to watch include the expansion of nurse numbers in emerging healthcare systems, driven by an increase in healthcare demand and a focus on improving global health infrastructure. Monitoring policies on nurse education and cross-border training programs will be crucial in assessing potential trends in these numbers.
Top countries in Number of Nurses Licensed to Practice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 6,334,500 | 2023 | +1.13% | +2.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 457,650 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 334,510 | 2023 | +2.06% | +2.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 309,080 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 232,780 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 220,040 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 174,250 | 2023 | +2.67% | +2.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 118,540 | 2023 | -0.37% | +0.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 105,940 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Chile | 85,420 | 2023 | +6.54% | +11.23% | View data |
