The share of physicians employed in hospitals in Belgium showed minor fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, with a notable 6.48% increase in 2017 but generally oscillating around a stable mean. The value reached 3.81 units of total hospital employment in 2023. The last two years exhibited a slight decline (-0.26% YoY). From 2019 to 2023, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was 0%, indicating a stable share over this period. Future trends suggest a continuous, albeit slight, annual decline in the share of hospital-employed physicians, with forecasts predicting a -0.27% CAGR and a total decrease of -1.32% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impact of healthcare policy changes on hospital employment structures.
- Advances in telemedicine possibly reducing the need for hospital-based physicians.
- Shifts in healthcare demand due to demographic changes, such as the aging population.
- Adaptations to new healthcare technologies and their integration into hospital operations.
