The analysis of licensed medical doctors across Europe shows that Germany leads with 567.22 thousand doctors, followed by Italy and Spain. The United Kingdom also has a significant number with 267.08 thousand. Interestingly, smaller countries such as Malta and Iceland have minimal numbers, emphasizing disparities in workforce distribution. For 2024, notable growth is expected in the Czech Republic at 8.43% and Malta at 4.52%, while Lithuania shows a decline of -1.42% year-on-year. Over five years, the average variation is relatively stable across most of these countries, indicating gradual shifts rather than drastic changes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential consequences of medical brain drain, particularly from smaller countries to larger ones.
- Impacts of healthcare reforms and investments on doctor numbers in Eastern European countries.
- Consequences of technological advances on the need for medical personnel across different regions.
- Societal and legislative changes post-Brexit in the UK's medical sector.
- The effects of ongoing demographic shifts in Europe on the healthcare workforce needs.
Top countries in Medical Doctors Licensed to Practice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 567,220 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 436,190 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 299,810 | 2023 | +2.68% | +2.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 267,080 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 79,170 | 2023 | +2.54% | +2.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 76,740 | 2023 | +2.71% | +2.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 72,900 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 67,270 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 65,870 | 2023 | +7.6% | +8.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 61,680 | 2023 | +2.85% | +3.09% | View data |
