In 2023, the number of male practicing physicians in Italy aged 65-74 stood at an undisclosed baseline. Forecasted numbers show a steady increase, with values from 45.39 thousand in 2024, rising to 46.13 thousand by 2028. This indicates a consistent upward trend. The year-on-year percentage increase from 2024 to 2028 averages around 0.82%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is estimated at 0.82% as well, demonstrating modest growth.
Future trends to monitor include aging demographics potentially increasing the demand for elder physicians and healthcare reforms that might affect retirement age or occupational participation.
