In 2024, Bulgaria leads with 29.58% of total physicians being surgery specialists, followed by Italy at 25.64%, and Poland at 21.8%. Romania and Belgium recorded 21.06% and 19.71% respectively, while Canada and Finland have lower shares at 15.22% and 13.59%. In 2023, Bulgaria saw the highest year-on-year increase at 1.11%, Italy 0.51%, Romania 0.39%, Belgium 0.33%, and Finland 0.45%. Conversely, Poland and Canada experienced declines of 0.27% and 0.066% respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in the share of surgery specialists in countries currently experiencing growth such as Bulgaria and Finland. Declines in Canada and Poland might indicate disparities in healthcare system investments or specialist training programs that need addressing.
Top countries in Share of Surgery Specialists by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 29.58 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 25.64 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 21.8 | 2023 | -0.64% | -0.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 21.06 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 19.71 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 15.22 | 2023 | +0.066% | -0.066% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 13.59 | 2023 | +0.074% | +0.45% | View data |
