The forecasted data for the number of practicing physicians in Italy shows a consistent year-on-year decline from 223.14 thousand in 2024 to 174.93 thousand in 2028. This represents a major decrease, particularly noticeable with an average decline of over 10% per annum over the five-year period. In 2023, Italy had 235.48 thousand practicing physicians, marking a sharp decline in the workforce subsequent to this.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential policy interventions to address the declining number of physicians.
Impacts on healthcare quality and access, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Trends in medical education and training to potentially counteract workforce shortages.