The United States leads globally in the number of practicing physiotherapists with a 32.27% share. Germany follows with 27.1%, and Chile holds a distant third at 5.75%. Austria observed the most significant year-on-year growth at 33.67% in 2023. Other countries such as Chile, Poland, and Romania experienced rapid increases, indicating growing demand for physiotherapy services. Conversely, Finland saw a slight decline of 0.28%.
Future trends may include continued growth in countries investing heavily in healthcare, like Chile, as well as potential declines in regions with aging populations not replenishing their workforce, such as Finland. Global policy shifts and advancements in telehealth could also impact these trends.
Top countries in Number of Practising Physiotherapists Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 32.27 | 2023 | +2.13% | +0.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 27.1 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Chile | 5.75 | 2023 | +6.3% | +7.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 4.95 | 2023 | +2.05% | +0.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.95 | 2023 | +3.67% | +5.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 4.35 | 2023 | +3.86% | +4.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 3.82 | 2023 | +3.13% | +3.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.54 | 2023 | +1.48% | +2.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.28 | 2023 | +5.71% | +33.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.97 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.88% | View data |
