From 2013 to 2023, the share of specialist medical practitioners in Chile has fluctuated, initially experiencing a downward trend from 51.36% in 2013 to a low of 48.4% in 2018, followed by a recovery up to 52.8% in 2023. The year-on-year variation indicates notable volatility, with significant fluctuations such as an 8.97% increase in 2019 and a -2.35% decrease in 2017. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 1.76%, demonstrating a modest positive trend.
Looking forward, the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggest a slight upward trend in the share of specialist medical practitioners, with a forecasted CAGR of 0.1% and a forecasted 5-year growth rate of 0.49%. By 2028, the share is expected to slightly rise to 53.17%.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes in healthcare, which could affect the supply and demand for specialist medical practitioners, and technological advancements in medical training and practice, which might significantly impact the distribution of specialist versus generalist physicians.
