The number of professionally active dentists in France stood at 64.39 per hundred thousand persons in 2023. Forecasts indicate a slight increase in numbers over the forthcoming years, with values expected to reach 64.44 in 2025, 64.49 in 2026, 64.52 in 2027, and 64.55 in 2028. Year-on-year variation percentages show minimal increases: 0.08% from 2024 to 2025, 0.08% from 2025 to 2026, 0.05% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.05% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 averages out to approximately 0.05% per year, indicating a stable but slow growth in the number of dentists.
Future trends to watch for include the development of new dental technologies and the potential impact on workforce demand, the ratio of dental professionals to population improvements through healthcare policy changes, and shifts in public health priorities that may influence the number of practicing dental professionals. Additionally, monitoring demographic changes and aging populations will be crucial in predicting future dental care needs and workforce requirements.
