The 2023 data indicates Sweden leads with 7.47 physicians per thousand people, followed closely by Italy and Germany. Notably, variations from 2023 reveal Belgium and Romania have significant upward trends, while Lithuania declined. The U.S. and Canada lag behind European nations with lower physician densities. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests minimal increases with particular growth in countries like Belgium and Italy.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts to address disparities, technological advancements in telemedicine increasing accessibility, and demographic changes influencing healthcare demand. Countries may adjust educational capacities to balance physician shortages.
Top countries in Density of Physicians Licensed to Practice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 7.47 | 2023 | +1.91% | +1.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 7.38 | 2023 | +0.82% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.81 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.56 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 6.42 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 5.05 | 2023 | +0.4% | -0.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 5.03 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 4.92 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 4.92 | 2023 | +1.86% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 4.47 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.97% | View data |
