The number of female practicing physicians aged 35-44 in Canada stood at approximately 14.10 thousand in 2023. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent upward trend, with a projected increase to 15.74 thousand by 2028. Year-on-year variations are around 2.4% from 2024 to 2025, 2.2% from 2025 to 2026, 2% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.9% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is projected at roughly 2.3%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing gender parity in the medical profession.
- Potential influences of policy changes and educational incentives on female participation in medicine.
- Impact of healthcare system demands and work-life balance preferences on female physicians' career trajectories.
