In 2024, Hungary leads with a 2.8% share of female practitioners aged 75+, showing an 8.41% year-on-year increase. Bulgaria follows at 1.84%, with a 5.21% rise. Italy shows notable growth with a 22.67% increase, despite having a smaller share of 0.25%. South Korea's share decreased by 1.73%. The five-year compound annual growth rates (CAGR) indicate stable but slow growth across most countries, highlighting a gradual integration of women in senior medical roles.
Future trends to watch include the potential impacts of retirement age policies, changes in gender representation in medical schools, and the longevity of healthcare careers on these figures. Monitoring shifts in cultural attitudes towards aging and gender in medicine may provide additional insights into the trajectory of these trends.
- Hungary: Leading growth with significant share increase
- Italy: Strong year-on-year growth despite low base
- Stable growth overall, with a few declining regions
- Influence of career longevity and gender representation shifts
Top countries in Share of Female Practising Physicians Aged 75+ by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 2.8 | 2023 | +14.75% | +8.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 1.84 | 2023 | +3.37% | +5.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 1.7 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Chile | 0.7 | 2023 | +9.37% | +10.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 0.51 | 2023 | +13.33% | +16.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 0.37 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 0.25 | 2023 | +19.05% | +22.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.23 | 2023 | +9.52% | +12.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.17 | 2023 | 0% | +3.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 0.13 | 2023 | 0% | +6.78% | View data |
