The density of professionally active dentists in Finland stood at 760 per 100,000 persons in 2023. Forecasts indicate a decrease to 750 in 2024, followed by a further decline and stabilization at 740 from 2025 through 2028. Observing year-on-year percentage variation, 2024 will see a decline of approximately 1.32%. Thereafter, from 2025 to 2028, the density remains constant at 740, displaying no year-on-year change. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years, starting from 2023, is approximately -0.53% per year.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policies, changes in dental education and training capacity, population growth, and demands for dental services due to aging demographics. Analyzing these factors can provide insights into any future adjustments needed in the dental workforce to ensure sufficient healthcare coverage.
