The analysis of the global share of physicians employed in hospitals reveals notable variations. As of 2024, Hungary holds the highest share at 18.95%, followed closely by Estonia and Croatia with shares of 18.85% and 18.28%, respectively. Portugal and the Czech Republic are in the mid-range with 17.18% and 16.51%, while Latvia, Slovenia, and Chile have lower shares. The United States exhibits a markedly low share of 5.05%. The year-on-year variations from 2023 show decreases in Hungary, Estonia, Portugal, Czech Republic, and Latvia, while Croatia, Slovenia, Chile, and the United States experienced increases.
In particular, Slovenia and Chile saw notable year-on-year growth rates of 1.26% and 1.42% respectively, suggesting a trend towards higher hospital employment for physicians. Conversely, Portugal experienced a significant decline of 2.62%, indicating a potential shift away from hospital settings.
Future trends to watch for include possible shifts driven by technological advancements, changes in healthcare policies, and evolving healthcare needs, which could impact the distribution of physician employment between hospital and non-hospital settings globally.
Top countries in Share of Physicians Employed in Hospitals by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Percent of Total Hospital Employment | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 18.95 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.053% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 18.85 | 2023 | +0.64% | -0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 18.28 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.066% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 17.18 | 2023 | 0% | -2.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 16.51 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 16.23 | 2023 | -0.12% | -1.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 15.79 | 2023 | +0.7% | +1.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 14.99 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United States | 5.05 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.65% | View data |
