In 2023, the share of female practicing physicians aged 55-64 in the UK stood at approximately 36.3%. Forecast data for 2024 indicates a slight increase to 36.55%, with an ongoing upward trend expected through 2028, reaching 37.47%. This reflects stable year-on-year growth, with annual increases ranging from 0.25% to 0.24%. Over the five-year forecast from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be around 0.5%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Gender parity programs in medical education.
- Healthcare policy changes affecting physician demographics.
- Impact of retirement rate among male physicians on gender balance.
