The share of physicians employed in hospitals in Chile has shown fluctuations over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the trend exhibited periods of growth and decline with a notable increase from 13.49% in 2013 to 14.84% in 2022. The year-on-year variations reflected these fluctuations, ranging from -2.89% in 2014 to 5.12% in 2018. The CAGR over the last five years (2017-2022) averaged 2.23%. Moving forward, the forecast suggests a steady rise, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.78% and growth rate reaching 3.96% by 2028.
Future trends to watch include the impact of healthcare policies, technological advancements, and economic conditions on the employment landscape in hospitals. These factors could either accelerate or decelerate the predicted growth rate of physician employment in hospitals.
