The density of professionally active nurses in 2023 indicated that Norway led with 21.92 nurses per thousand persons, followed by Australia and Germany with 14.55 and 14.53, respectively. Denmark, Austria, and France were in the mid-range, while Slovakia and Latvia had lower densities. Year-on-year variations showed modest growth in most countries, with Norway and Australia having a slight increase. Slovakia and Latvia experienced declines. The five-year CAGR suggests a relatively stable trend among countries, with some gradual fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include advancements in healthcare technology, policies affecting nurse education and immigration, and demographic changes impacting healthcare needs. Global healthcare demands may increase, further influencing the density of nursing professionals worldwide.
Top countries in Density of Professionally Active Nurses by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 21.92 | 2023 | +0.64% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 14.55 | 2023 | +2.18% | +1.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.53 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 11.82 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 11 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 France | 9.9 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 5.69 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.035% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 4.08 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.32% | View data |
