In 2023, the number of practising midwives in Austria was 30.3 units per hundred thousand persons. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent year-on-year increase in midwife units per hundred thousand persons from 31.02 in 2024 to 33.65 in 2028. The year-on-year variation is approximately 2.1% to 2.2%, indicating a steady growth trend. Over the last two years, this expectation continues to reflect a stable increase. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2024 to 2028 is expected to be around 2.07%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in healthcare policies, changes in educational outputs of midwifery programs, demographic shifts affecting birth rates, and technological advancements in medical practices, all of which could impact the projection of practising midwives in Austria. Monitoring these factors will be essential for confirming or adjusting future forecasts.
