As of 2023, the density of professionally active physicians in the US stands at approximately 2.81 per thousand persons. The forecast for 2024 shows a slight increase to 2.82, with a continuing gradual rise through to 2.85 by 2028. This represents steady but modest growth, with year-on-year variations of around 0.35% to 0.71%. The CAGR over the five-year forecast period is roughly 0.42%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of technological advancements and telehealth on physician demand.
- Policy shifts that could affect healthcare funding and workforce regulations.
- Population growth and aging demographics influencing healthcare needs.
