The number of dentists practicing in France is forecasted to remain stable from 2024 to 2028, starting at 1.56 thousand persons per health professional in 2024 and slightly decreasing to 1.55 in 2026. This stability suggests that no significant growth or decline is expected in this period. In 2023, there were 1.57 thousand persons per health professional. Year-on-year variation indicates a -0.64% change from 2023 to 2024 and remains steady thereafter. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 shows a minimal negative average variation of -0.26% per year.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policies, demographic shifts towards an aging population which may influence the demand for dental services, and advancements in dental technology that could affect dentist practice trends and patient care dynamics.
