From 2013 to 2023, the number of practicing general surgeons in Italy has generally remained stable with minor fluctuations. In 2023, the value stood at 16.3 health professionals per hundred thousand persons. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflected a slight average decline of 0.061% per annum. A notable trend includes a decline in 2014 by -7.05%, followed by occasional increases and minor year-on-year declines thereafter.
Future trends to watch for:
- Forecasting until 2028 shows a slow but consistent downward trend, with a forecasted five-year CAGR at -0.05%.
- Factors impacting this trend may include aging workforce, healthcare policy changes, and medical school enrollment rates.
