From 2013 to 2023, the share of physicians employed in hospitals in Austria rose from 15.84% to 16.45%, exhibiting an overall positive trend. Year-on-year variations fluctuated, reaching a high of 0.87% in 2017 and a low of -0.43% in 2021. Recent years showed more modest increases, with the most recent year-on-year growth recorded at 0.24% in 2023. The 5-year CAGR declined from 0.63% in 2013 to 0.17% in 2023, indicating a deceleration in growth rate.

Future trends to watch for include:

Stability in the share of hospital-employed physicians, with minor increases due to forecasted economic and healthcare policy changes.
Potential impacts of healthcare digitalization on employment structures.
Possible effects of demographic shifts and aging populations on hospital staffing needs.