The number of dentists licensed to practice in South Korea increased from 33.37 thousand in 2023 to a forecasted 34.98 thousand in 2024. Year-on-year variation shows that the number of dentists is growing consistently. From 2024 to 2025, the number increases by approximately 1.8%. From 2025 to 2026, it grows by another 1.8%, and similarly, from 2026 to 2027, it rises by 1.7%. For the projected years from 2027 to 2028, the forecasted increase is about 1.7%. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at 2.4%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from advancements in dental technology, government healthcare policies, and educational outputs from dental institutions. Monitoring these factors can provide insights into whether the current growth trends will sustain or shift in the coming years.
