The forecast for the number of practicing physicians in general medicine in France shows a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. As of 2023, this figure stood at approximately 55.6 thousand practitioners. The forecasted decrease is observable with a year-on-year decline of approximately 1.11% from 2024 and 2025, and further expected reductions of similar magnitude annually through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecast period indicates an average decline of around 1.14% per year.
Key future trends to watch include the impact of population aging on healthcare demand, potential policy shifts on healthcare funding, and initiatives to boost physician numbers via training and retention programs. Technological advancements and telemedicine might also play a role in offsetting some of these declines by increasing efficiency within the healthcare system.
