In 2023, the density of professionally active physicians in Canada was 2.80 per thousand persons. Forecasted data suggests a gradual increase reaching 2.83 by 2028. From 2024 to 2025, the density rises by approximately 0.36%, maintaining this minimal growth year-on-year until 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is a modest 0.18%, indicating stable growth in physician density.

Future trends to watch for include:

The potential impact of medical school graduation rates and immigration policies on physician supply.
Changes in healthcare demand driven by demographics and disease patterns.
Technological advancements and how they may alter the traditional role of physicians.