Global Number of Associate Professional Nursing Graduates by Country

In 2023, the United States led with 41.4 thousand associate professional nursing graduates, despite a 1.99% decline from the previous year. South Korea followed at 32.4 thousand, with a minimal decrease of 0.14%. Romania saw a notable increase of 3.34% to reach 20.62 thousand. Australia experienced significant growth of 9.4%, totaling 14.25 thousand. Finland marked a modest rise by 1.91% to 11.81 thousand, while Greece and Switzerland both saw increases of over 3%. The Czech Republic remained stable, whereas Austria surged by 59.43%. New Zealand had a slight decline of 0.46%, with 0.171 thousand graduates.

Future trends to watch include a potential rise in graduates due to increasing global demand for healthcare professionals. Countries with substantial growth, like Australia and Austria, may continue to see upward momentum, driven by healthcare sector expansions and educational investments. Monitoring immigration policies, educational reforms, and demographic shifts will be crucial for anticipating changes in graduate numbers across these nations.