European Licensed to Practice Nursing Associate Professionals by Country

In 2023, Romania led the European Licensed to Practice Nursing Associate Professionals with 154.15 thousand persons, followed by Serbia with 59.52 thousand and Hungary at 27.14 thousand. Iceland recorded 5.32 thousand, with significantly lower figures in Liechtenstein at 0.232 thousand, and Cyprus at 0.053 thousand. Year-on-year growth was noted for all countries except for Cyprus, which saw a decline of 9.44%. Romania, Serbia, and Hungary saw appreciable increases of over 2% each. Liechtenstein and Iceland's figures also ticked upward modestly. Over the past five years, these nations exhibited varying compound annual growth rates, reflecting consistent health sector growth trends, albeit with regional differences.

Future trends to watch include the impact of demographic changes, such as aging populations, on the need for nursing professionals. Additionally, policies regarding healthcare funding and training programs across Europe will likely influence the growth of licensed nursing professionals. Technological advancements and their integration into healthcare may also redefine the roles and demand for these professionals. Monitoring these areas will be crucial for forecasting future workforce needs in the European healthcare market.