In 2023, the share of female practicing physicians showed notable variations across countries. Germany led with 20.82%, followed by Spain at 14.17%, and Italy at 12.04%. Notable year-on-year increases were seen in Spain (4.15%) and Chile (8.88%), while Hungary and Estonia observed slight decreases at -0.095% and -0.11%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growth in female physician representation in countries like Chile and Spain.
- Potential impacts of healthcare policy changes on gender distribution.
- Continued growth in countries with current lower shares, driven by gender equality initiatives in medical professions.
Top countries in Number of Female Practising Physicians Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.82 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.17 | 2023 | +2.78% | +4.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.04 | 2023 | -3.67% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.94 | 2023 | +2.86% | +3.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 11.51 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 5.56 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 5.56 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 3.87 | 2023 | +3.53% | +3.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 3.31 | 2023 | +8.29% | +8.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.71 | 2023 | +2.23% | +2.42% | View data |
