In 2023, the number of professionally active pharmacists in Norway stood at 6.55 thousand. Forecasted data for 2024 indicates an increase to 6.78 thousand, marking a year-on-year growth of 3.51%. Over the next few years, the growth continues steadily with a yearly percentage increase of around 3%: reaching 6.99 thousand in 2025, 7.2 thousand in 2026, 7.41 thousand in 2027, and 7.62 thousand by 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 3.02%.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements affecting the role of pharmacists
Potential changes in healthcare regulations and pharmaceutical policies
Impact of demographic changes such as aging population on pharmacy services demand