The analysis of the global density of professionally active physicians in 2023 reveals that Bulgaria had the highest density with 4.92 physicians per thousand people, followed by Lithuania and Iceland. Year-on-year variations showed the strongest growth in Iceland at 3.09%, while Lithuania saw a decrease of 0.66%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicated a diverse trend, with notable increases in Iceland and Finland, and decline in countries like Lithuania and Italy.
Future trends to watch could include advancements in medical technology and healthcare policies leading to increased efficiency, potentially impacting physician density. Emerging markets in telemedicine might further influence these densities globally.
Top countries in Density of Professionally Active Physicians by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 4.92 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 4.72 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 4.53 | 2023 | +1.8% | +3.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 4.04 | 2023 | -1.7% | -0.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 3.95 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 3.71 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 2.81 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.21% | View data |
