In 2023, the density of professionally active dentists per thousand persons was highest in Bulgaria at 1.56, followed by Poland at 1.0, Italy at 0.87, Iceland at 0.79, Slovenia at 0.78, Latvia at 0.72, France at 0.67, and the United States at 0.6. From the previous year, Poland saw the highest increase at 22.0%, indicating a significant investment in dental healthcare, while Iceland experienced a slight decline of 0.74%. The United States also saw a minor reduction of 0.33%, suggesting a stable yet slightly contracting sector. Over a five-year period, average changes have shown growth trends, notably in Poland and consistent but smaller increments in countries like Italy and France.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in dental density in Eastern Europe, driven by enhanced healthcare policies. Monitoring economic factors and healthcare investments in countries with declining or low growth, such as Iceland and the United States, will also be essential to understand shifts in global dental healthcare density. Ensuring accessibility and quality of dental services should be a priority, possibly driving policy changes and investments moving forward.
Top countries in Density of Professionally Active Dentists by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 1.56 | 2023 | +0.65% | +2.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1 | 2023 | +4.17% | +22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 0.87 | 2023 | +2.35% | +0.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 0.79 | 2023 | -1.25% | -0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 0.78 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 0.72 | 2023 | 0% | +0.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.67 | 2023 | 0% | +0.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United States | 0.6 | 2023 | 0% | -0.33% | View data |
