From 2013 to 2023, the number of professional nurses and midwives employed in hospitals in Mexico showed a general upward trend. The figures grew steadily, starting at 159.79 thousand in 2013 and reaching 205.68 thousand in 2023. The most notable increases occurred in 2020, with a year-on-year growth of 4.61%, and in the last year, from 2022 to 2023, an increase of 2.25% was observed. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the past five years stood at 2.42%, demonstrating moderate and consistent growth.
From 2024 onwards, forecasted data suggest a persistent increase in the workforce, with the number expected to reach 227.64 thousand by 2028. The five-year forecast CAGR is 1.61%, translating into a cumulative growth rate of 8.32% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from healthcare policy reforms, shifts in healthcare demand due to demographic changes, and the adoption of new healthcare technologies that could influence workforce requirements.
