The number of practising midwives in Poland has shown a slight decline from 1.67 thousand in 2013 to 1.65 thousand in 2023. The year-on-year variation from 2022 to 2023 was -0.16%, indicating a continued marginal decrease. Over the last two years, the trend has been consistent with a -0.16% annual decline. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years stands at -0.16% per year, suggesting a gradual decrease in the number of practising midwives over the period.
Looking forward from 2024 to 2028, the forecast projects a continued slight decline with a forecast CAGR of -0.13%, leading to a 0.65% decrease over the five-year span. This indicates that the number of practising midwives will steadily decline, albeit at a slow rate.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential policy changes aimed at increasing the number of midwives in response to healthcare needs.
- Impact of demographic changes such as population aging and birth rates on the demand for midwifery services.
- Advancements in midwifery education and training that might affect the attractiveness of the profession.
