In 2023, Japan led the global number of male practicing physicians, with considerable figures followed by Italy and France, while countries like Iceland and Latvia had lower numbers. The most notable year-on-year growth in 2023 was seen in Poland and Chile, with significant increases of 8.68% and 5.64%, respectively. In contrast, Italy, France, and Belgium experienced mild declines. Over the last five years, a CAGR analysis would indicate varying trends, with some countries experiencing robust growth, while others remained stagnant or declined.
Future trends anticipate an increasing focus on digital health integration and potentially increased medical education efforts to address physician shortages in certain regions. Countries with rising trends might continue to bolster their healthcare workforce to match anticipated global health needs.
Top countries in Number of Male Practising Physicians by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 260,810 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 125,140 | 2023 | -8.31% | -1.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 111,850 | 2023 | -0.62% | -0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 103,450 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 60,340 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 59,660 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 57,990 | 2023 | +3.19% | +8.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 37,560 | 2023 | -0.15% | -0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 36,200 | 2023 | +5.78% | +5.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Israel | 27,080 | 2023 | +3.38% | +3.62% | View data |
