An analysis of the total doctor consultations per capita in the Netherlands from 2013 to 2023 shows a general upward trend with some fluctuations. The number of consultations increased substantially from 6.2 consultations per capita in 2013 to 9.6 in 2023. Key year-on-year variations include significant increases in 2014 (29.03%) and 2016 (7.32%), whereas 2017 recorded a decrease of 5.68%. The Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years up to 2023 was 1.3%, indicating a steady rise.
Future projections from 2024 to 2028 suggest continued growth, albeit at a moderate pace, with the forecasted CAGR at 1.2%. The forecast indicates that by 2028, the number of consultations is expected to rise to 10.4 per capita, representing a 6.12% increase from 2023.
Trends to watch for in the future include:
- Potential impacts of healthcare policy changes on the frequency of doctor consultations.
- The influence of technological advancements, such as telemedicine, on consultation rates.
- Demographic changes, particularly aging population trends, and their impact on healthcare utilization.
