Italy leads with 101.9K licensed pharmacists, followed by Germany (93.55K) and Spain (81.3K). Belgium (24.61K) and Portugal (19.97K) have moderate figures. Smaller numbers are seen in Hungary, Finland, and the Nordic countries, with Liechtenstein at the lowest (0.062K). From 2023 to 2024, countries like Norway (4.37%), Montenegro (6.92%), and Portugal (3.69%) showed notable growth. Conversely, Romania experienced a -5.71% decline.
Over the last five years, Italy, Germany, and Spain consistently increased their licensed pharmacists, with CAGR reflecting health sector growth in these regions. The Netherlands and Scandinavian countries also showed positive, though moderate, growth trends.
Future trends to watch include the impact of healthcare policies on pharmacist licensing, digital transformation in the pharmaceutical sector, and demographic shifts, particularly in Eastern European countries. Further growth is anticipated in Italy, Spain, and Germany, while monitoring potential healthcare reforms in Romania and the Nordics.
Top countries in Pharmacists Licensed to Practice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 101,900 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 93,550 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 81,300 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 24,610 | 2023 | +2.23% | +2.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 19,970 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 18,780 | 2023 | -5.47% | -5.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 18,160 | 2023 | +2.76% | +3.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 14,430 | 2023 | +2.11% | +1.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 11,560 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 8,250 | 2023 | +3.64% | +4.37% | View data |
