In 2023, the number of practising nurses and midwives in Italy stood at a baseline value needed for trend analysis. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted data indicates a gradual year-on-year decrease in the value representing the number of persons per health professional. Over the last two years, there is an average yearly decrease of approximately 1.5% from 2024 to 2025 and 1.4% from 2025 to 2026. From 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a reduction rate of around 1.37%.
Future trends to watch for include adjusting healthcare policies in response to workforce shortages, potential effects of medical technology adoption, changes in healthcare demand, and strategic planning for educational and professional development in the field to mitigate decreasing numbers.
