The number of physicians licensed to practice in Italy is forecasted to rise steadily from 2024 through 2028, starting from approximately 443.89 thousand physicians in 2024 and reaching 462.52 thousand by 2028. This upward trend reflects an increasing demand for healthcare professionals in Italy. The year-on-year growth remains consistent, averaging about 1% annually, which is notably stable and positive.

In 2023, the number stood at approximately 439.4 thousand, indicating consistent year-on-year growth from the previous years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period of 2024 to 2028 is around 1%, highlighting a strong, sustained growth rate.

Future trends to watch:

Potential impacts of healthcare policy changes in Italy.
Effects of aging population dynamics, potentially increasing the demand for healthcare services.
Consideration of emerging healthcare technologies and their influence on the demand for specialists.
International migration of healthcare professionals affecting the availability of local workforce.