In 2023, the share of practising physicians aged 45-54 in Italy was approximately 16.0% of total physicians. From 2024 to 2028, a steady decline is observed, decreasing from 15.41% to 13.23%. The year-on-year percentage decrease averages around 3.2% annually, demonstrating a consistent downsizing of this age group within the workforce.

Key Trends to Watch:

The diminishing share of mid-career physicians could indicate challenges in maintaining a balanced workforce age distribution.
A potential focus on recruiting younger physicians to fill anticipated gaps as older ones retire.
Monitoring medical education and training pipelines to ensure future workforce readiness.