The number of professionally active nurses in Canada is projected to grow steadily from 318.91 thousand in 2024 to 335.37 thousand by 2028. In 2023, the actual number stood slightly lower, witnessing a consistent upward trend in the following years. The year-on-year growth is estimated to range between 1.3% to 1.4%, reflecting a gradual increase in the healthcare workforce. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to be around 1.3%, indicating a stable expansion in nurse availability.
Trends to watch include potential policy changes impacting healthcare worker immigration, technological advancements in medical fields influencing the demand for specialized nursing skills, and increases in healthcare funding addressing population aging. The ongoing focus on improving healthcare accessibility may further stimulate nurse employment.
