The analysis of the number of midwife graduates in Europe for 2024 shows significant variability across countries. The United Kingdom leads with 2.35K graduates, followed by Poland with 1.51K and France with 0.902K. Germany and Belgium also have notable figures with 0.652K and 0.636K, respectively. Southern and Eastern European countries such as Italy, Spain, and Bulgaria exhibit lower graduate numbers, while nations like Malta, Iceland, and Luxembourg have the least graduates, each registering below 0.05K.
Year-on-year variations present a mixed picture:
- Healthy growth observed in Hungary (12.95%), Austria (7.53%), and Bulgaria (6.24%).
- Significant declines recorded in Slovakia (-6.51%), Croatia (-13.81%), and Belgium (-4.27%).
- Moderate increases in the UK (2.36%), Poland (0.55%), and Greece (3.78%).
- Consistent growth or minimal reductions seen in countries like Spain (1.29%), Switzerland (2.26%), and Norway (4.11%).
Future trends to watch for the European number of midwife graduates by country include potential impacts from healthcare policy changes, demographic shifts, and educational advancements. Initiatives promoting healthcare careers, the aging population gradually increasing demand for midwives, and improvements in healthcare education systems will be key drivers impacting these trends in the upcoming years.
Top countries in Number of Midwives Graduates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Graduates) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 2,350 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1,510 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 902 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 652 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 636 | 2023 | +0.95% | -4.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 537 | 2023 | +6.9% | -1.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 387 | 2023 | +1.84% | +1.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 367 | 2023 | +0.82% | -0.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 312 | 2023 | 0% | +4.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 246 | 2023 | +5.96% | +6.24% | View data |
