The share of surgery specialists in Mexico has fluctuated over the past decade. Initially standing at 7.21% of total physicians in 2013, it observed a general decline with slight increases in certain years. By 2023, the percentage has settled at 6.48%. Year-on-year variations saw significant drops in several years, such as a 4.82% decrease in 2016 and a 6.9% decrease in 2020. In recent years, from 2021 to 2023, the variation stabilized around minor changes, with a CAGR of -0.64% over the last five years. Forecasting into the future, the value is expected to remain constant at 6.48% till 2028, with no growth predicted.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in healthcare policies and funding for medical specialties, technological advancements in surgical fields, and demographic changes that could impact the demand and supply for surgery specialists.
