In 2023, Norway led the global density of practicing physiotherapists with 2.57 professionals per thousand people, followed by Belgium, Chile, and the Netherlands. Countries like Latvia and Estonia had lower densities, with significant year-on-year growth observed in Chile (6.78%), Latvia (6.67%), and South Korea (5.56%). Conversely, the Netherlands and Iceland experienced declines. The five-year CAGR indicates steady growth in most regions, highlighting a global rising demand for physiotherapy services.
Future trends to watch include advancements in tele-rehabilitation, increasing elderly populations driving demand, and policy changes impacting healthcare workforce distribution. Additionally, economic factors may influence resource allocation and training throughput.
Top countries in Density of Practising Physiotherapists by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 2.57 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 2.16 | 2023 | 0% | +1.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Chile | 2.11 | 2023 | +6.57% | +6.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1.97 | 2023 | 0% | -0.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 1.66 | 2023 | +0.61% | -0.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1.18 | 2023 | +2.61% | +2.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.97 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 0.97 | 2023 | +5.43% | +5.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.82 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.74 | 2023 | +4.23% | +5.36% | View data |
