The 2023 data shows that Estonia, Lithuania, and Slovenia have the highest share of female physicians aged 45-54, with Estonia leading at 74.48%. These countries are closely followed by Finland at 64.11%. Nations such as the Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium display moderate female representation in this cohort, all above 55%. A noticeable decline is seen in Lithuania and Finland over the past year, while Belgium and Ireland showed significant growth. Overall, Eastern European countries trend higher in female physician representation compared to Western counterparts, with Colombia at the lower end.
Future trends might include a continued rise in female representation driven by gender equality initiatives, enhanced work-life balance policies, and increasing rates of women entering medical professions. Eastern European nations are expected to maintain high rankings due to longstanding educational and professional gender equality progress.
Top countries in Share of Female Physicians Aged 45-54 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Physicians Aged 45-54 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 74.48 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 69 | 2023 | 0% | -0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 66.21 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 64.11 | 2023 | +0.047% | -0.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 59.3 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 58.05 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 56.71 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 56.01 | 2021 | -0.87% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 55.18 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 54.3 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.72% | View data |
