The density of professionally active midwives in Germany is projected to experience a slight annual increase from 2024 to 2028. With a base value of 34.27 units per thousand live births in 2024, there is a steady growth to 34.44 by 2028. This corresponds to increments of approximately 0.15% each year. The constant year-on-year growth indicates a stable expansion in the availability of midwifery professionals relative to the number of live births. Assuming a base density figure similar or slightly lower in 2023, this trend continues Germany's focus on maintaining adequate midwifery resources.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from policy changes aimed at improving healthcare workforce stability, technological advancements in maternal health, or shifts in demographic birth rates that could influence midwifery demand. Additionally, any changes in healthcare funding for maternity services could further affect the strategy for education and recruitment of midwives in the country.
