In 2024, the number of dentist consultations per capita in Sweden is forecasted to be 1.09, showing a slight decrease compared to previous years. Moving forward, this declining trend is evident with forecasted values of 1.08 in 2025, 1.06 in 2026, 1.04 in 2027, and 1.02 in 2028. Notably, in 2023, the number of dentist consultations per capita stood at 1.10.
The year-on-year variations indicate a consistent decline with reductions of -0.92% from 2024 to 2025, -1.85% from 2025 to 2026, -1.89% from 2026 to 2027, and -1.92% from 2027 to 2028. The cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) over the five years from 2024 to 2028 shows an average annual decrease of approximately -1.68%.
Future trends to watch include demographic shifts such as an aging population, changes in dental care preferences, advancements in dental technology, and potential economic factors that could influence the affordability and accessibility of dental care services. Monitoring these factors can provide deeper insights into the trajectory of dentist consultations in Sweden.
