The density of nurses and midwives in Italy is forecasted to rise steadily from 6.68 per thousand people in 2024 to 6.76 in 2028. This represents a positive year-on-year growth trend, with slight increases annually. As of 2023, data showed a density of 6.66, indicating incremental progress in the availability of these healthcare professionals. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecasted period suggests a consistent yet gradual enhancement of the sector.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential impacts of policy changes on healthcare workforce allocation.
- Technological advances in healthcare potentially affecting workforce density.
- Demographic shifts influencing demand for nursing and midwifery services.
- Economic fluctuations affecting investment in healthcare staffing.
