The global share of female practicing physicians aged 55-64 in 2023 showed a diverse landscape across countries. Estonia led with 18.83%, while Japan and Colombia had the lowest shares at 3.37% and 3.12%, respectively. Notably, countries like Spain and Switzerland experienced a positive year-on-year growth with increases of 4.29% and 3.69%, while Italy and Slovakia saw significant declines of 5.05% and 6.38%, respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years indicates fluctuating trends affected by various factors such as policy changes, cultural shifts, and healthcare initiatives.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued positive growth in countries like Spain and Switzerland as they invest in gender diversity within healthcare.
- Potential rebound in countries with significant declines such as Italy and Slovakia, possibly driven by policy reforms.
- Ongoing efforts in countries with low percentages like Japan and Colombia to improve female representation in the physician workforce.
- Impact of global initiatives aimed at increasing gender parity within the medical field.
Top countries in Share of Female Practising Physicians Aged 55-64 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Estonia | 18.83 | 2023 | -0.63% | -1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 18.37 | 2023 | -1.76% | -1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 18.09 | 2023 | +0.39% | -0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 15.98 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 15.11 | 2023 | +0.2% | -0.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 14.36 | 2023 | +3.01% | +4.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 12.46 | 2023 | -0.8% | -0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 12.4 | 2023 | +0.49% | -1.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 12.14 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 10 | 10 Austria | 10.76 | 2023 | +2.87% | +2.41% | View data |
