As of 2023, the number of medical doctors practicing in Sweden stood at 47.0 thousand persons. The data forecasts an upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with an increase from 47.65 thousand to 50.15 thousand. This implies a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 1.34% from 2024 to 2025, 1.32% from 2025 to 2026, 1.25% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.23% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, the average growth rate has been sustained, highlighting a consistent positive trend. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecasted five-year period averages around 1.34%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of government policies on healthcare recruitment, advances in medical education, and shifts in demographic trends that may influence the demand for medical services and the need for more medical professionals.
