In 2023, Japan led the global share of practicing midwives, followed by the United Kingdom and Poland. Countries like Iceland and Slovenia had the smallest shares. Over the past year, Poland experienced the highest growth, while Romania and Hungary saw decreases. Slovenia showed a notable spike in growth, indicating a potential shift in practice or demand. For the past five years, the compound annual growth has been relatively stable, with only slight variations for most countries.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Eastern European countries like Poland and Slovenia.
- Monitoring potential declines in countries such as Romania, which could impact the wider region.
- Observing any new policies or innovations that could affect midwife practices globally, particularly in leading countries.
Top countries in Number of Practising Midwives Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 17.24 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.6 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 14.55 | 2023 | +0.42% | +4.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 13.33 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 12.41 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 8.83 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.16 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.21 | 2023 | +0.14% | +1.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.66 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.55 | 2023 | -1.67% | -1.81% | View data |
