As of 2023, the number of practicing physicians in general surgery in France was at 4.9 thousand. The forecast for the years 2024 to 2028 suggests a very stable trend, with the number projected to hover consistently around 4.89 to 4.9 thousand, indicating less than a 0.2% decrease from the base of 2023. This stability points to a plateau in the number of practitioners entering or remaining in the field.
Looking ahead, attention should be given to factors such as policy changes affecting healthcare education, technological advancements that could impact surgical practices, and demographic shifts, including the aging population of current surgeons. These factors could influence the supply and demand for general surgeons in the coming years.
