Germany leads European countries in the number of professionally active dentists, with 75.35 thousand, followed by Italy and France with 54.16 and 43.49 thousand respectively. Nations like Romania and Bulgaria have mid-level figures, while smaller countries such as Liechtenstein and Montenegro show minimal values. Year-on-year variations from 2023 reveal noteworthy increases in Romania, Malta, and Liechtenstein, with falling numbers in Macedonia and Serbia. Over the last five years, consistent growth is evidenced by the calculated CAGR, suggesting overall positive trends despite minor declines in countries like Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Latvia.
Future trends to watch include the impact of healthcare policies, technological advancements in dental care, and demographic shifts which could influence the number of professionally active dentists. Emerging markets in Eastern Europe might see more significant increases due to improved healthcare infrastructure and economic development.
Top countries in Dentists Professionally Active by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 75,350 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 54,160 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 43,490 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 20,250 | 2023 | +2.96% | +4.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 10,370 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 8,630 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 5,770 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 4,330 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 4,070 | 2023 | -0.27% | -0.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 3,240 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.84% | View data |
