In 2023, the number of midwifery personnel in Japan stood at approximately 33.95 thousand. Moving into the forecast period from 2024 to 2028, there is a steady increase in midwifery personnel from 34.22 thousand in 2024 to 35.29 thousand in 2028. This indicates a consistent year-on-year growth ranging from approximately 0.82% to 0.84%. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is anticipated to be about 0.8%.
Future trends to watch include potential policy changes aimed at healthcare workforce expansion, technological advancements in midwifery services, and demographic shifts such as aging and birth rates which could impact the demand for midwifery personnel in Japan.
