The landscape of pharmacy graduates across Europe in 2023 shows notable variations, with the United Kingdom leading at 3.41 thousand graduates, followed by France and Spain at around 3 thousand each. Remarkable increases were noted in Belgium, highlighting a staggering 51.77% jump. Southern and Eastern European countries, such as Italy and Liechtenstein, experienced declines or marginal increases, indicating varied growth trends. Over the past five years, some countries have consistently increased their output through a steady CAGR, potentially reflecting robust educational initiatives or workforce demands in the healthcare sector.
Future trends suggest a continuous increase in pharmacy graduates in countries implementing strong educational reforms or driven by healthcare demands. We might see fluctuations based on educational funding, policy changes, and healthcare industry needs. Vicissitudes in demographics and economic factors are likely to impact decisions regarding the expansion or contraction of pharmacy education across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Pharmacists Graduates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Graduates) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 3,410 | 2023 | +0.029% | -0.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,980 | 2023 | +0.54% | +2.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,970 | 2023 | +0.54% | +3.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,810 | 2023 | -0.14% | -3.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2,710 | 2023 | +3.2% | +3.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1,710 | 2023 | +2.57% | +0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,030 | 2023 | -0.77% | -0.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 905 | 2023 | +1.57% | -0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 740 | 2023 | +36.78% | +51.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 723 | 2023 | +1.54% | -0.17% | View data |
