Germany leads with 388.84K practicing medical doctors in 2023, followed by Italy with 244.42K and Spain with 231.98K. The United Kingdom and France have 207.23K and 217.64K respectively. Smaller countries like Malta, Montenegro, and Iceland have significantly fewer doctors, ranging from 2.52K to 1.49K, with Liechtenstein having the least at 0.14K.
Year-on-year variations highlight that Malta saw the highest increase at 5.53%, followed by Ireland and Spain, both at 4.28%. Conversely, Lithuania and Latvia experienced slight declines of -0.67% and -0.19% respectively. Notable steady growers include Germany at 1.7% and the United Kingdom at 1.88%.
Trends over the last five years show consistent growth in most countries, particularly those with emerging healthcare sectors like Cyprus and Norway. However, some countries like Lithuania and Latvia may need to address challenges in retaining medical professionals.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Potential increase in the demand for healthcare professionals across Europe, driven by aging populations.
- Adoption of telemedicine and digital health solutions which might influence the geographical distribution of doctors.
- Impact of EU policies and the economic landscape on the migration of medical professionals between countries.
- Emerging healthcare challenges and innovations which could affect the doctor-to-patient ratio.
Top countries in Medical Doctors Practising by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 388,840 | 2023 | +1.54% | +1.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 244,420 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 231,980 | 2023 | +2.22% | +4.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 217,640 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 207,230 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 70,610 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 68,970 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 50,200 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 46,990 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 39,930 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.56% | View data |
