The number of practicing plastic surgeons in France has steadily increased from 1.31 per hundred thousand persons in 2013 to 1.6 per hundred thousand persons in 2023. The year-on-year growth rate has fluctuated, starting at 3.15% in 2013 and gradually decreasing to 1.91% in 2023. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has averaged 1.99%. Projections suggest this growth trend will continue, with the number of plastic surgeons expected to reach 1.74 per hundred thousand persons by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.31%.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of technological advancements in plastic surgery, changes in healthcare policies, evolving public perceptions, and economic conditions that could drive demand for elective procedures.
