In 2023, the number of professionally active medical doctors in Germany stood at 514.22 unit per hundred thousand persons. Forecasted data indicates a steady yearly increase, reaching 547.91 units by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 1.36%, while from 2025 to 2026 is around 1.29%, continuing the upward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is roughly 1.28%, demonstrating a consistent increase in the density of medical professionals.
Future trends to watch for include further investments in healthcare education and infrastructure to support this growing workforce. Additionally, monitoring the impact of population changes and healthcare policies on this trend will be crucial in future workforce planning.
