The share of female practising physicians aged 35-44 in Italy is in a slight decline from 11.21% in 2024 to 11.09% by 2028. This forecasted decrease follows a minor trend of reduction, with year-on-year changes indicating consistent, albeit minimal, drops. The year-on-year variation between 2024 and 2025 is approximately -0.36%, maintaining a similar pace through subsequent years. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is negative, revealing a subtle yearly decline in this demographic’s share within the total physician population.
Future trends to watch include factors influencing female participation in medical careers, such as work-life balance policies, healthcare sector reforms, and cultural shifts encouraging gender equality. Monitoring these could offer insights into whether the current declining trend will persist or reverse.
