The number of professionally active midwives in Germany, expressed as Units Per Hundred Thousand Persons, stood at 32.87 in 2023. The forecasted values show a steady year-on-year increase: 33.29 in 2024, 33.71 in 2025, 34.13 in 2026, 34.54 in 2027, and 34.94 in 2028. The variations indicate that the annual growth rate hovers around 1.3%, with cumulative trends reflecting a growing need for midwifery services. Over the last two years, the increase was approximately 1.3% per year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is projected to be around 1.2%.
Future trends to watch for include further integration of midwifery into mainstream medical care, the impact of demographic shifts such as aging populations, and potential policy changes aimed at enhancing healthcare services. Keeping an eye on advancements in training and education facilities for midwives could also provide insights into the future supply and quality of midwifery care.
