In 2024, Colombia leads with 24.83% of female practising physicians aged 35 or less, followed by Slovenia and the United Kingdom. Notable growth was seen in Iceland at 11.16%, pointing to improved gender balance among younger physicians. France, Greece, and Italy showed moderate growth, while declines occurred in the UK, New Zealand, Switzerland, and South Korea. Japan and Switzerland have some of the lowest shares.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of global gender equality initiatives in healthcare.
- Investment in female education and professional development in medicine.
- Policies addressing gender disparities in regions with low female physician representation.
- Influence of cultural shifts and societal support systems on career choices among young women.
Top countries in Share of Female Practising Physicians Aged 35 or Less by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 24.83 | 2023 | +3.11% | +3.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovenia | 18.52 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 18.26 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 17.83 | 2023 | +2.35% | +3.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 17.31 | 2023 | +3.96% | +11.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 16.36 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 16.2 | 2023 | +1.38% | +0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 16 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 15.59 | 2023 | +0.52% | -0.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 13.21 | 2023 | +1.77% | +2.08% | View data |
