In 2023, Japan led with 105.8 thousand practising dentists, reflecting marginal growth. Italy, France, and Poland followed, with Poland exhibiting a significant increase of 22.06%. In contrast, the UK experienced a decline of 1.44%, while Denmark and Switzerland also saw decreases. Norway and Austria had modest rises, while Romania and Slovenia showed notable growth of over 2%. Smaller European nations like Iceland and Hungary grew slightly, demonstrating diverse regional dynamics among Western and Eastern countries in terms of dental practitioners.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technology and telehealth on the profession and potential shifts in the geographic distribution of practitioners, particularly as some countries grapple with aging populations and health care access disparities.
Top countries in Number of Practising Dentists by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 105,800 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 52,650 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 45,940 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 35,030 | 2023 | +0.23% | +22.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 32,560 | 2023 | -2.19% | -1.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 20,810 | 2023 | +2.5% | +5.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 8,060 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 7,630 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 7,140 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 5,640 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.44% | View data |
