The number of practising physicians in anaesthesiology and intensive care in France is projected to increase steadily from 12.41 thousand in 2024 to 12.69 thousand in 2028. This represents an average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years of approximately 0.56%. The year-on-year growth pattern displays a consistent increase of 0.07 thousand each year, highlighting a stable upward trajectory in the availability of anaesthesiologists and intensive care practitioners. In 2023, the figure stood below the 2024 forecast at levels not provided here.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare reforms on physician availability, technological advancements in anaesthesiology and intensive care, and demographic changes such as aging populations that might influence demand and supply dynamics in the healthcare workforce.
