In 2023, Montenegro led Europe with 20.18 thousand dentists per health professionals, a slight decline of 1.22% from the previous year. Serbia showed a notable rise of 3.43%, reaching 4.27 thousand. Slovakia and Malta experienced significant reductions of 1.24% and 4.25%, respectively. France saw a minor decrease of 0.48%. Finland and Denmark had modest growths of 0.55% and 0.7%. Macedonia had the highest positive variation at 4.55%, while Romania (-6.03%) and Bulgaria (-2.48%) faced substantial declines. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights varying international trends impacted by policy changes, economic conditions, and educational advancements in dental professions.
Future trends to watch include digital dentistry advancements influencing workforce demands, increasing mobility of dental professionals across borders, and changing healthcare policies impacting resources and training. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for predicting shifts in the number of active dentists in Europe.
Top countries in Dentists Professionally Active by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) Per Health Professionnals | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Montenegro | 20,180 | 2023 | +0.24% | -1.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 4,270 | 2023 | +2.15% | +3.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 1,840 | 2023 | -0.91% | -1.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malta | 1,680 | 2023 | -4.54% | -4.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,550 | 2023 | -0.13% | -0.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Macedonia | 1,400 | 2023 | +3.74% | +4.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1,370 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 1,370 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1,360 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 1,290 | 2023 | +0.58% | +1.1% | View data |
