The forecast for practicing General Practitioners (GPs) in Canada shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2024, there are projected to be 53.03 thousand GPs, with a consistent annual growth culminating in 55.74 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 1.3%, and it remains steady at around the same percentage increments in subsequent years, indicating a continuous upward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is approximately 1.25%, highlighting a stable growth pattern for the GP workforce in Canada.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes on workforce supply, technological advancements in telemedicine which could alter workforce dynamics, and demographic shifts that may influence demand for general practitioners. Additionally, the integration of Artificial Intelligence could revolutionize practice efficiencies and healthcare outcomes.
