The forecasted data for the density of professionally active physicians in Japan shows a consistent increase from 2024 to 2028, rising from 2.86 to 3.05 health professionals per thousand persons. As of 2023, the density stood slightly below the 2024 forecasted value. The average year-on-year growth in this period is approximately 1.74%, indicative of a steady upward trend. Over the five-year forecasted period, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) is around 1.6%.
Trends to watch include the impact of demographic shifts, such as an aging population, and potential changes in healthcare policies that could affect the supply and demand for physicians in Japan.
