The share of male practicing physicians aged 65-74 in the UK is projected to steadily decline from 77.58% in 2024 to 76.72% in 2028. Comparing successive years, the reduction year-on-year is incremental, suggesting a consistent downward trend. The forecasted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 shows a mild decrease highlighting a shift towards greater gender balance within this age group.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from policy changes promoting gender equality in medicine, retirement patterns among older physicians, and broader socio-economic factors influencing the workforce composition in the healthcare sector.
