The global number of practicing physicians aged 65-74 varies significantly by country in 2023. The United States leads with 175.91 thousand, followed by Japan and Italy with 69.66 and 63.59 thousand, respectively. Other notable countries include France, Germany, and Spain. Countries like Iceland and Slovenia have the smallest numbers. Over the past two years, Italy, Spain, and South Korea have shown significant growth in this demographic, while Ireland and Iceland experienced slight declines. On average, Austria had the highest annual growth over five years, indicating a trend towards an aging physician workforce in some regions.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of aging populations on healthcare systems, potential shortages of younger physicians, and the varying abilities of countries to retain older medical professionals. The disparity in numbers suggests a regional dependency that could influence international recruitment policies and training programs in healthcare sectors globally.
Top countries in Number of Practising Physicians Aged 65-74 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 175,910 | 2023 | +5.47% | +6.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 69,660 | 2023 | +4.17% | +4.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 63,590 | 2023 | +3.41% | +9.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 35,730 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 29,990 | 2023 | +4.73% | +5.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 15,740 | 2023 | +7.02% | +10.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 11,900 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 9,220 | 2023 | +8.15% | +10.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 6,780 | 2023 | +3.74% | +3.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 4,360 | 2023 | +1.42% | +3.13% | View data |
