The forecast for medical doctors licensed to practice in Italy shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, with the number of persons per health professional decreasing. In 2023, the value stood at 132 persons per health professional. The year-on-year percentage variations reveal a consistent reduction at approximately 2-3% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period indicates an average decline of about 2.2% per year. This suggests diminishing availability of licensed medical doctors relative to population size.
Future trends to watch for include policy changes in healthcare workforce planning, possibly driven by an aging population and the impacts of healthcare education reform, to address the potential shortage of medical professionals.
