As of 2024, Germany leads Europe with 428,020 professionally active medical doctors, followed by Italy (255,010) and Spain (241,630). France and Romania round out the top five with 231,200 and 68,300, respectively. Notable growth was seen in Spain (3.58%) and Cyprus (3.15%) year-on-year. Conversely, Serbia and Lithuania experienced slight declines. Over the last five years, Europe has shown a steady increase in medical professionals, with Germany and Malta showing prominent growth.
Future trends to watch include the increasing demand for digital health solutions, potential cross-border collaborations to balance the geographical distribution of doctors, and the impact of emerging healthcare technologies and telemedicine on employment patterns. These factors could drive changes in where and how medical professionals operate across Europe. Initiatives aiming to standardize medical education and certification processes across European countries might also influence the professional landscape.
Top countries in Medical Doctors Professionally Active by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 428,020 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 255,010 | 2023 | -0.28% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 241,630 | 2023 | +1.29% | +3.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 231,200 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 68,300 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 49,270 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 40,500 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 33,380 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 33,260 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 27,940 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.6% | View data |
