In 2023, India led with 2.4773 million practicing nurses, followed by Russia and Germany. Major growth was seen in Austria with a 10.33% upturn. South Korea's nursing workforce surged by 6.09%, while Hungary and South Africa faced declines, dropping by 3.46% and 6.54%, respectively. Stable growth in Canada, Mexico, and the UK contrasted with modest increases in Finland and Denmark. Romania and smaller European countries like Slovenia and Iceland displayed positive trends.
Future trends to monitor include technological integration in healthcare, evolving healthcare policies, increasing demand due to aging populations, and shifts in healthcare workforce mobility which may impact nursing distribution globally.
Top countries in Number of Practising Nurses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 2,477,300 | 2023 | +2.85% | +3.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 1,279,300 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,033,200 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 594,550 | 2023 | +1.57% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 502,040 | 2023 | +4.85% | +6.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 402,830 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 393,860 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 373,320 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 346,720 | 2023 | +2.74% | +3.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 160,700 | 2023 | +2.48% | +2.72% | View data |
