The United States leads in the number of practicing physiotherapists with 234.63k, showing modest growth. Germany and Chile, with 197.04k and 41.79k respectively, follow, but Chile sees the highest recent growth rate at 7.92%. Moderate yearly increases are observed in countries like the Netherlands, Poland, and Australia, all over 0.9%. Austria experienced significant growth at 33.67%, while Finland and Bulgaria’s numbers slightly declined. The data from Iceland reflect the smallest workforce in this sector. Canada's numbers have grown by 3.52%, indicating a gradual growth in demand for physiotherapists.
In the future, trends indicate increasing demands for physiotherapists, especially in aging societies such as Europe and the United States. Emerging markets like Chile and Romania may continue growing rapidly with enhanced healthcare investments and professional opportunities. Economic developments, policy changes, and healthcare access improvements are factors to watch which could further influence global numbers.
Top countries in Number of Practising Physiotherapists by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 234,630 | 2023 | +2.13% | +0.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 197,040 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Chile | 41,790 | 2023 | +6.3% | +7.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 36,020 | 2023 | +2.05% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 36,010 | 2023 | +3.67% | +5.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 31,620 | 2023 | +3.86% | +4.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 27,810 | 2023 | +3.13% | +3.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 25,770 | 2023 | +1.48% | +2.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 16,600 | 2023 | +5.71% | +33.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 14,350 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.88% | View data |
