In 2023, the United States led with 801.12 thousand specialist medical practitioners. Germany followed with 299.94 thousand, while lower figures were seen in countries like Latvia and Iceland with 4.78 thousand and 0.862 thousand respectively. The annual growth rates varied, with Ireland leading at 5.21% and Latvia seeing a decline of -0.72%. Significant increments were also noted in Israel and the United Kingdom with growth rates of 3.57% and 3.29% respectively. These variations highlight different capacity developments among countries.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in medical practitioners in emerging regions to meet healthcare demands, alongside a possible widening gap between countries with robust medical systems and others with limited growth factors.
Top countries in Number of Specialist Medical Practitioners by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 801,120 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 299,940 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 219,290 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 163,080 | 2023 | +2.14% | +3.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 135,810 | 2023 | +1.56% | +2.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 101,510 | 2023 | +2.48% | +2.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 57,930 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 56,920 | 2023 | +1.9% | +0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 35,450 | 2021 | +0.048% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 29,920 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.22% | View data |
