In 2024, the United States leads the global number of hospital-employed persons at 6.2884 million, followed by the United Kingdom at 1.5595 million. Australia stands at 0.44392 million, while Switzerland has 0.18434 million. Chile (0.15921 million) and Belgium (0.14416 million) exhibit moderate employment figures, with Israel (0.10573 million), Hungary (0.09542 million), Ireland (0.07777 million), Estonia (0.01009 million), and Iceland (0.00587 million) trailing behind.
The year-on-year variations for 2023 indicate:
- United States: 0.79%
- United Kingdom: 3.43%
- Australia: 2.6%
- Switzerland: 1.83%
- Chile: 4.92%
- Belgium: -1.15%
- Israel: 2.84%
- Hungary: -1.09%
- Ireland: 5.01%
- Estonia: -4.73%
- Iceland: 1.91%
Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) will provide the average variation per year, though not explicitly detailed here.
Future trends to watch include the increasing use of automation and AI in healthcare, which may affect human resource demands. Additionally, aging populations in many countries will likely necessitate more healthcare workers, influencing global employment figures in the hospital sector.
Top countries in Number of Hospital Employed Persons by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 6,288,400 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,559,500 | 2023 | +1.94% | +3.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 443,920 | 2023 | +1.68% | +2.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 184,340 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Chile | 159,210 | 2023 | +3.87% | +4.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 144,160 | 2023 | -0.82% | -1.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Israel | 105,730 | 2023 | +0.6% | +2.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 95,420 | 2023 | +0.52% | -1.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 77,770 | 2023 | +5.01% | +5.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 10,090 | 2023 | -4.48% | -4.73% | View data |
