Based on 2024 forecasted data, Japan leads significantly in the global number of practising pharmacists with 265.59 thousand persons. Trailing behind are France (62.29), Spain (62.03), and the United Kingdom (61.97), indicating a substantial disparity between Japan and other countries.
For 2023, Japan experienced a 2.02% year-on-year increase, while Spain (2.2%) and Norway (3.61%) saw notable rises. Other countries like France and Sweden had smaller increments of 0.15% and 0.44%, respectively. Switzerland experienced a minor decline of 0.19%.
Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates consistent but varied annual growth rates, with Norway and Portugal showing robust upward trends, whereas Switzerland has shown some instability.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Continued growth in Japan, potentially widening the gap with other countries.
- Steady increases in European countries with established healthcare systems like France, Spain, and the UK.
- Potential for emerging markets with rising healthcare needs to contribute to a future uptick in global numbers.
- Monitoring the impact of digital health services on the requirements for practising pharmacists.
Top countries in Number of Practising Pharmacists by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 265,590 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 62,290 | 2023 | +0.072% | +0.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 62,030 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 61,970 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 42,010 | 2023 | +2.15% | +1.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 15,710 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.95% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 10,600 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 8,220 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 8,060 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 7,490 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.39% | View data |
