As of 2024, Switzerland leads in practicing nurses per hundred million persons, followed by Norway and Iceland. The highest growth in 2023 was seen in Austria, alongside notable increases in Germany, Romania, and Italy. Conversely, the United Kingdom experienced a slight decline along with Bulgaria and Latvia. Over the last five years, there has been a consistent upward trend, especially in countries such as Switzerland, Norway, and Germany, which indicates strong healthcare infrastructures and demand for nursing services.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing integration of digital health solutions, potentially influencing nurse demand in tech-savvy countries.
- Continued investment in healthcare systems in response to aging populations, especially in Western Europe.
- Potential impacts of migration and workforce mobility policies on nursing availability in certain regions.
Top countries in Practising Nurses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 1,930 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 1,870 | 2023 | +0.73% | +1.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 1,570 | 2023 | +0.1% | +1.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 1,420 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,280 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 1,170 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,170 | 2023 | +1.48% | +0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1,100 | 2023 | +1.31% | +9.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1,100 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1,090 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.11% | View data |
