The number of doctors in Italy in 2023 stood at 4.02 health professionals per thousand persons. The forecasts for 2024 to 2028 show a stable but slight increase in this ratio, from 4.03 in 2024 to 4.05 in 2028.
- The year-on-year variation is minimal, with approximately a 0.25% increase annually, indicating a steady growth.
- The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is projected at 0.15%, highlighting a consistent but modest upward trend in the availability of doctors per thousand persons.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from healthcare policy changes, shifts in medical education and training capacity, and demographic factors affecting supply and demand dynamics in the healthcare sector.
