The United States leads the world with 327.24 thousand professionally active pharmacists, followed by Italy at 79.61 thousand and France at 67.16 thousand. Notable year-on-year growth in 2023 was recorded in the Netherlands and Iceland, with increases of 1.72% and 1.82%, respectively. Other countries exhibited steady growth, except Lithuania, which experienced a slight decline. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate shows moderate positive trends across the board, indicating a growing global demand for pharmacists.
Future trends to watch include the influence of aging populations and healthcare expansion, likely driving an increased need for pharmacists, particularly in emerging markets. Technological advancements in pharmaceutical services may also shift the dynamics of professional demand and geographic distribution.
Top countries in Number of Professionally Active Pharmacists by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 327,240 | 2023 | +0.54% | +1.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 79,610 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 67,160 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 11,510 | 2023 | +0.37% | +1.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 9,140 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 6,920 | 2023 | +1.2% | +1.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5,530 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 3,060 | 2023 | +0.53% | -0.013% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 429 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.82% | View data |
