In 2024, Germany leads in professionally active nurses in Europe, with 1.2208 million nurses. France follows, having a moderate growth rate of 2.67% in 2023. Italy and Spain have smaller numbers but with low and moderate growth, respectively. Ireland exhibits a notable increase of 3.88% in professionally active nurses, among the fastest growth rates over the past year. In contrast, Lithuania and Latvia experience a decrease. Countries with smaller nursing workforces, like Liechtenstein, have modest growth.
Future trends to watch include: increases in nursing supply in high-growth countries such as Portugal and Ireland, possible policy shifts due to aging populations in Europe demanding more healthcare professionals, and expansion in emerging EU markets like Romania and Slovenia. Monitoring demographic changes and educational outputs will be crucial.
Top countries in Professionally Active Nurses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,220,800 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 824,170 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 408,290 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 318,230 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 156,550 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 155,680 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 122,250 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 121,410 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 81,510 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 80,390 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.01% | View data |
