In 2023, Poland leads with 12.8% of its physicians aged 65-74, while the UK has the lowest at 2.06%. Significant year-on-year growth in 2023 was seen in South Korea (7.27%) and Greece (5.01%). Conversely, Iceland experienced a notable decline, decreasing by 5.24%. Over the past five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) varies across these countries, indicating diverse aging trends among the physician workforce.
Future trends to observe include the potential acceleration of aging physician demographics in countries with already high percentages, like Poland. Countries experiencing growth, such as South Korea, may see shifts in healthcare resource planning due to increasing reliance on older professionals.
Top countries in Share of Practising Physicians Aged 65-74 by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 12.8 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 12.07 | 2023 | +3.25% | -5.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 10.23 | 2023 | +3.86% | +5.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 9.8 | 2023 | +0.51% | +1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 8.98 | 2023 | +8.06% | +3.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 7.79 | 2023 | +1.04% | +2.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 6.52 | 2023 | +2.03% | +4.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 6.49 | 2023 | +4.51% | +7.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 2.06 | 2023 | +3% | +0.8% | View data |
