In 2023, Ireland led with the highest density of generalist medical practitioners at 2.23 per thousand persons, followed by Finland, France, and Canada. Germany, Mexico, and Romania displayed modest densities below 1.05, while Bulgaria and Greece had the lowest values. Year-on-year data indicated significant growth in Ireland and Greece, contrasting with declines in France, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Germany and Mexico showed moderate growth. Over the past five years, Ireland maintained the strongest annual growth, while the others showed mixed trends in practitioner density.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in practitioner density in countries like Greece due to their recent growth spikes. Monitoring the healthcare policy shifts and training initiatives, especially in countries with lower densities, will be essential for understanding future changes in medical workforce distribution globally.
Top countries in Density of Generalist Medical Practitioners by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 2.23 | 2023 | -0.89% | +3.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 1.39 | 2023 | 0% | +0.44% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1.37 | 2023 | 0% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 1.33 | 2023 | 0% | +0.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 1.28 | 2023 | +1.59% | -1.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.05 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 0.91 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 0.79 | 2023 | 0% | +0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.69 | 2023 | 0% | +0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.58 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.32% | View data |
