The global distribution of practicing dentists showcases Japan leading significantly with 31.48%, followed by Italy at 15.66%, and France at 13.67%. Other notable countries include Poland (10.42%) and the United Kingdom (9.69%). Year-on-year variations from 2023 illustrate strong increases in Poland (22.06%) and Romania (5.05%), while the United Kingdom (-1.44%) and Switzerland (-3.53%) experienced declines. Most countries showed marginal growth, typically ranging under 2%. Over the last five years, average annual changes have been modest, pointing towards steady growth across most regions.
Future trends should focus on technological advancements in dental care and training, changes in healthcare policies, increasing awareness about dental hygiene, and demographic shifts which could alter the demand and supply for dental practitioners globally. Specifically, monitoring emerging markets where access to dental care is expanding could reveal significant growth opportunities.
Top countries in Number of Practising Dentists Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 31.48 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.66 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.67 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 10.42 | 2023 | +0.23% | +22.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 9.69 | 2023 | -2.19% | -1.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 6.19 | 2023 | +2.5% | +5.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 2.4 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 2.27 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.12 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.68 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.44% | View data |
