The global share of male practicing physicians aged 35 or less varied across countries in 2023, with Colombia having the highest proportion followed by Australia, Sweden, and Denmark. Colombia saw a significant increase of 2.84%, whereas Norway and the United States experienced declines of 2.88% and 0.51%, respectively. France experienced the highest growth of 4.78%, while Slovakia had the smallest variation. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate may require further exploration for comprehensive insight.
Future trends to watch include the impact of policies promoting gender diversity in medicine, cultural perceptions of gender roles in various countries, and shifts in medical education and career preferences. Monitoring these factors will be key in understanding changes in the gender composition of young physicians globally.
Top countries in Share of Male Practising Physicians Aged 35 or Less by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 16.88 | 2023 | +3.12% | +2.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 11.71 | 2023 | -0.085% | -0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 10.67 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 10.01 | 2023 | +3.09% | +3.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 9.54 | 2023 | +1.06% | +2.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 8.94 | 2023 | +0.9% | +2.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 8.83 | 2023 | -0.34% | +0.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 8.72 | 2023 | +0.11% | +2.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 8.7 | 2023 | -1.69% | -2.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 8.7 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.25% | View data |
