In 2023, Switzerland led in nurse graduate density with 121.0 units per hundred thousand persons, followed by Romania and Greece. Notable year-on-year growth was observed in Greece (6.1%), Malta (3.16%), and Austria (2.9%). Conversely, Croatia and Belgium saw declines of 7.54% and 6.16%, respectively. Five-year trends suggest gradual declines in Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Slovenia, while Switzerland and Austria maintained positive growth.
In 2024, European countries may experience changes in healthcare policies affecting nurse graduate densities. Watch for reforms promoting nursing education, impacting future graduates, particularly in emerging healthcare markets like Eastern Europe and Greece. Technological advancements could also influence educational accessibility.
Top countries in Density of Nurses Graduates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Graduates) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 121 | 2023 | +2.61% | +2.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 105.44 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 89.97 | 2023 | +3.62% | +6.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 77.91 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.051% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 77.24 | 2023 | +0.65% | -0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 67.74 | 2023 | 0% | -2.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 59.58 | 2023 | -0.034% | +0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 58.21 | 2023 | 0% | -1.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 54.84 | 2023 | -1.97% | -0.058% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 52.4 | 2023 | +0.17% | -2.04% | View data |
