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 | |
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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 |