In 2023, the rate of doctors in the US was approximately 2.68 per thousand people. The forecast between 2024 and 2028 presents a gradual increase from 2.7 to 2.75 units per thousand persons. Between 2024 and 2025, the year-on-year growth is 0.74%, and from 2025 to 2026, it stands at 0.37%, identical to the growth from 2026 to 2027, reflecting a consistent but modest rise. The final Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years averages around 0.47% annually.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of policy changes in healthcare, technological advancements, and demographic shifts such as aging populations, which may influence the demand for healthcare professionals.
