In 2023, among the analyzed countries, Finland had the highest density of nurses licensed to practice with 52.01 per thousand people, showing a slight increase. Norway, showing substantial growth at 1.96%, had 28.94 nurses per thousand residents. Conversely, Australia's nurse density rose impressively by 2.61% to reach 17.63. New Zealand and Canada observed modest increases in their nurse densities at 12.85 and 12.01, respectively. The UK experienced a gradual rise of 1.39%, while Latvia stood at 6.55. Notably, Chile exhibited a significant growth trend at 9.14%, though its overall nurse density was comparatively lower at 4.15.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of aging populations on nursing demand, potentially increasing in developed countries.
- Technological advancements in healthcare possibly affecting the distribution and needs for nurses globally.
- International migration's influence on the density of healthcare professionals, especially in countries with a low nurse-to-population ratio.
Top countries in Density of Nurses Licensed to Practice by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 52.01 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 28.94 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 17.63 | 2023 | +2.92% | +2.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 New Zealand | 12.85 | 2023 | +0.63% | +2.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 12.01 | 2023 | +0.083% | +0.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 11.83 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 10.52 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 6.55 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Chile | 4.15 | 2023 | +2.72% | +9.14% | View data |
