In Italy, the share of specialist medical practitioners as a percentage of total physicians was 81.7% in 2023. The forecasted data indicates a steady year-on-year increase, with the figure projected to reach 86.32% by 2028. This demonstrates a consistent upward trend with a year-on-year increase of slightly less than 1 percentage point. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is expected to be around 1.08%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The increasing demand for specialized medical services as Italy's population ages.
Potential impacts of government policy and healthcare funding on the availability of specialist training.
Technological advancements influencing specialization trends in medical practice.