European Licensed to Practice Nursing Professionals and Midwives by Country

The data for 2023 shows Romania leading among European countries in terms of licensed nursing professionals and midwives per health professional, with a notable count of 989.72. This is followed by Serbia with 655.11, while countries like Ireland and Denmark have significantly fewer per professional. Between 2022 and 2023, most countries experienced a decrease in numbers, with Hungary showing the largest drop at -2.46%, while Lithuania saw a slight increase of 0.48%. The five-year CAGR indicates a subtle downward trend overall, reflecting broader challenges in healthcare personnel management across Europe.

Future trends to watch in the European nursing sector include:

  • Increased demand for healthcare professionals due to aging populations and potential healthcare reforms aimed at expanding accessibility.
  • An emphasis on training and education to address shortages in nursing professionals and midwives in specific countries.
  • The potential impact of technology and automation on the need for nursing staff and the evolution toward more specialized roles.

Top countries in Licensed to Practice Nursing Professionals and Midwives by Country

# 10 Countries Units (Persons) Per Health Professionnals Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Romania 989.72 2023 -1.65% -1.93% View data
2 2 Serbia 655.11 2023 -0.16% -1.66% View data
3 3 Cyprus 165.41 2023 -1.02% -0.98% View data
4 4 Spain 139.51 2023 -1.43% -1.71% View data
5 5 Italy 119.45 2023 -1.74% -1.35% View data
6 6 Liechtenstein 113.93 2023 -1.06% -1.33% View data
7 7 Lithuania 105.51 2023 +0.72% +0.48% View data
8 8 Hungary 86.7 2023 -2.49% -2.46% View data
9 9 Estonia 80.84 2023 -1.93% -2.03% View data
10 10 Iceland 57.07 2023 -0.82% -0.91% View data

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