In 2023, Italy led in specialist medical practitioner density with 3.46 per thousand persons, followed closely by Lithuania and the Czech Republic. While Italy and Austria saw a significant annual increase of 2.22%, Lithuania experienced a decline. Notably, New Zealand's practitioner density surged by over 5%, signaling robust growth. Conversely, Iceland experienced a slight decrease, highlighting varying trends across nations.
Key future trends to watch include advancements in telemedicine possibly altering the density dynamics, fluctuations in healthcare policy affecting practitioner distribution, and potential global health challenges influencing specialist demand. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding the trajectory of medical practitioner's density globally.
Top countries in Density of Specialist Medical Practitioners by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 3.46 | 2023 | +0.87% | +2.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 3.44 | 2023 | -0.29% | -0.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 3.37 | 2021 | +1.81% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 3.12 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 2.86 | 2023 | +1.78% | +1.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 2.76 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 2.66 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 2.57 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.55 | 2023 | -0.78% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Israel | 2.44 | 2023 | +2.09% | +1.82% | View data |
