In 2024, the forecasted share of male practicing physicians aged 45-54 in the US is 12.6% of the total physician population. This share is projected to decline gradually over the next few years: 12.4% in 2025, 12.22% in 2026, 12.06% in 2027, and 11.91% in 2028. The year-on-year percentage change illustrates a consistent downward trend, indicating a shrinking proportion of male physicians in this age bracket. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024 to 2028 reflects a modest average annual decrease.
Future trends to watch for include a potential shift in the gender composition of physicians due to increasing enrollment rates of female medical students, which could further impact these age-related demographic statistics in the long term. Additionally, monitoring the retirement rate of older male physicians might also prove informative.
