From 2013 to 2023, the share of generalist medical practitioners in Chile displayed fluctuations with both positive and negative year-on-year (YoY) variations. The largest dip was in 2019 with a decrease of 8.41%, while the share peaked in 2017 with a YoY increase of 2.37%. Over the last two years (2022-2023), the average YoY variation hovered around -1.92%. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) up to 2022 was -1.37%, and based on the forecasted data up to 2028, the five-year CAGR trend indicates a minor decline of -0.11%, with an overall forecasted growth rate of -0.55%.
Looking forward, there is a gradual decrease projected in the share of generalist medical practitioners in Chile. This trend might suggest a possible surge in specialization among medical practitioners or evolving healthcare needs. Monitoring changes in medical education and industry demands will be crucial for future workforce planning.
