In 2023, Germany had the highest number of dentist graduates in Europe, followed by Romania, Spain, and France. Germany experienced a moderate growth of 1.65%, Romania saw a modest increase of 0.59%, while Spain and France witnessed significant increases of 4.03% and 4.91%, respectively.
Countries like Portugal and Bulgaria exhibited strong growth rates of 8.49% and 8.38%. Conversely, Croatia and Greece saw notable declines with variations of -8.61% and -6.11%.
CAGR over the past five years suggests consistent growth in Italy and Portugal, indicating a rising trend.
Future trends to watch include potential fluctuations in healthcare policy and educational reforms which could impact the number of graduates, especially in countries with declining trends such as Greece and Croatia. Enhanced focus on dental healthcare could drive up demand for professionals in underperforming regions.
Top countries in Number of Dentists Graduates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Graduates) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,400 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 2,140 | 2023 | +1.91% | +0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,870 | 2023 | +2.19% | +4.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,480 | 2023 | +2.06% | +4.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,230 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.016% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,170 | 2023 | +1.3% | +6.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,090 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 955 | 2023 | +2.25% | +8.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 504 | 2023 | +1.82% | +8.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 498 | 2023 | +2.82% | +2.9% | View data |
