The analysis of European practising midwives in 2024 indicates significant variability across countries. The United Kingdom leads with 32.28 thousand midwives, followed by Germany and France with 26.36 and 24.1 thousand respectively. Countries like Italy, Sweden, and the Netherlands see moderate figures, while nations such as Liechtenstein, Malta, and Iceland have the least numbers. Year-on-year data from 2023 shows notable increases in Austria and Serbia at 3.22% and 15.25%, while Romania and Latvia experienced declines of -2.27% and -2.16%. Over a five-year period, variations range significantly, with some countries showing robust growth and others decline.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries like Cyprus and Slovenia, which have shown positive year-on-year variations. However, continued declines in places like Romania and Latvia may pose challenges. Monitoring demographic changes, governmental policies, and educational outputs will be crucial in understanding the future landscape of midwifery in Europe.
Top countries in Practising Midwives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 32,280 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 26,360 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 24,100 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 17,590 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 8,200 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4,710 | 2023 | +2.66% | +2.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4,250 | 2023 | +0.024% | +0.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 3,250 | 2023 | 0% | +0.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3,080 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 3,030 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.76% | View data |
