In 2023, Italy led the global share of male practicing physicians aged 65-74 at 34.18%, followed by France at 19.57% and Germany at 16.15%. Countries like Canada, South Korea, and Australia had more modest shares. From 2022 to 2023, South Korea showed the most significant year-on-year growth at 9.99%, while Italy also saw a notable increase of 6.61%. Conversely, Denmark and Iceland experienced slight declines. The last five years showed varied compound average growth rates across countries, with overall trends indicating a redistribution of older male physicians among developed and emerging nations.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential policy responses to the aging physician workforce in Europe.
- The impact of retirement on healthcare systems in countries with high shares, such as Italy and France.
- Emerging markets may see a gradual increase in older physicians as medical education and opportunities expand.
Top countries in Number of Male Practising Physicians Aged 65-74 Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 34.18 | 2023 | +0.21% | +6.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.57 | 2023 | +1% | +1.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 16.15 | 2023 | +3.66% | +4.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 6.66 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 6.26 | 2023 | +7.74% | +9.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 4.7 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 3.28 | 2023 | -0.89% | +0.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 3.1 | 2023 | +4.28% | +6.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1.34 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.25 | 2023 | +1.98% | +4.14% | View data |
