In 2023, Italy led with 6.09 thousand male practicing physicians aged 75+, followed by France with 5.78 thousand. Italy and France experienced significant year-on-year growth rates of 19.14% and 17.47% respectively. South Korea, although lower in absolute numbers at 2.2 thousand, showed a modest increase of 4.2%. In contrast, Colombia and the Czech Republic had smaller figures, with Colombia seeing a decline of 1.66%. New Zealand had the least number of such physicians at 0.172 thousand but maintained a growth rate of 4.72%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Monitoring Italy and France's substantial growth and the factors driving it.
- An assessment of whether New Zealand's growth can accelerate from its low base.
- Potential factors in Colombia’s decline and subsequent policy implications.
- South Korea’s ability to sustain steady growth amid demographic shifts.
Top countries in Number of Male Practising Physicians Aged 75+ by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 6,090 | 2023 | +16.93% | +19.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 5,780 | 2023 | +14.87% | +17.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 2,200 | 2023 | +3.43% | +4.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Colombia | 757 | 2023 | -6.08% | -1.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 682.38 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 172 | 2023 | +7.5% | +4.72% | View data |
