The analysis of the share of practising physicians aged 55-64 in Japan shows a steady decline from 2024 onwards. The value begins at 20.36% in 2024 and gradually decreases each year, reaching 20.17% by 2028. This trend represents a year-on-year decrease of less than 0.5% annually over the forecasted period, suggesting a slight aging reduction in this demographic. In 2023, the value was slightly above 20.36%, indicating a consistent pattern of a diminishing older physician workforce.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of policy changes aimed at retaining older physicians in the workforce and efforts to address any shortages in younger physicians entering the profession. The retirement plans of this age group and adaptations in healthcare technology may also influence the demographic composition of physicians in the coming years.
