In 2024, the forecasted number of practising physicians in occupational medicine in the UK stands at 1,140 persons. The forecast suggests a declining trend over the next five years, with a decrease to 1,100 in 2025 and continuing to drop to 992 by 2028. It suggests a shrinking growth rate: the year-on-year decrease is at 3.51% from 2024 to 2025, slows to 3.64% from 2025 to 2026, moderates to 2.83% from 2026 to 2027, and dips to 3.69% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years reveals an annual decline of 2.89%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of health policy changes, innovations increasing efficiency in occupational health services, and demographic shifts affecting demand for occupational physicians. Close monitoring of these factors will be crucial in forecasting long-term changes in this specialist area.
