In 2024, Malta leads European countries with 204.98 pharmacists per 100,000 persons. Portugal and Spain follow, showing strong growth at 5.46% and 3.42% respectively from 2023. Norway also sees a notable 3.43% increase. Year-on-year data highlights a decline in Finland (-0.017%), France (-0.3%), Denmark (-2.21%), and Serbia (-7.29%). Meanwhile, Montenegro expands significantly with a 7.27% rise. Over five years, there's a mixed trend with growth maintaining in some regions while others face decline.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of healthcare policy changes on the profession's distribution across Europe.
- Technological advancements influencing the demand for pharmacists in various countries.
- Potential shifts in pharmaceutical education affecting long-term professional activity levels.
Top countries in Pharmacists Professionally Active by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Malta | 204.98 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 170.98 | 2023 | +5.06% | +5.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 156.27 | 2023 | +2.02% | +3.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Liechtenstein | 138.87 | 2023 | +4.02% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 136.56 | 2023 | +2.09% | +2.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 120.27 | 2023 | +2.83% | +3.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 117.04 | 2023 | +0.051% | -0.017% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 114.4 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 109.59 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 108.08 | 2023 | -0.22% | -0.3% | View data |
