The 2024 data reveals Germany as the leader in the number of practising nurses and midwives, followed by the UK and Italy. The year-on-year variations indicate significant growth in Austria and Malta, suggesting these countries are expanding their healthcare workforce rapidly. Conversely, Bulgaria and Latvia reported decreases, indicating potential challenges.
Future trends to watch include potential healthcare reforms influencing workforce growth, automation in healthcare prompting skill shift, and demographic changes affecting healthcare demands. Increasing investment in training could further align nurse and midwife supply with these demands, especially in countries with growing populations or expanding healthcare services.
Top countries in Practising Nurses and Midwives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,101,600 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 549,640 | 2023 | +0.04% | +0.041% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 406,080 | 2023 | +1.56% | +2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 206,220 | 2023 | +1.46% | +0.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 174,330 | 2023 | +2.46% | +2.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 163,640 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 123,430 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 105,600 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 102,580 | 2023 | +2.17% | +10.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 99,470 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.99% | View data |
