In 2023, Switzerland led European countries in the density of practising nurses and midwives, followed by Norway and Iceland. Austria experienced a significant increase from the previous year, while the United Kingdom and Bulgaria saw a decrease. Over the past 5 years, countries like Germany and Romania showed resilience with higher CAGR, while others like Latvia and Greece lagged.
Future trends to watch include the adaptation to an aging population in Europe and the potential impact of health policy changes on nursing workforce distribution. Increased demand might influence both the density and geographical distribution of healthcare professionals across European countries.
Top countries in Practising Nurses and Midwives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 1,960 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 1,920 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 1,640 | 2023 | +0.071% | +1.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 1,460 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,310 | 2023 | +1.89% | +2.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,200 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 1,170 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1,120 | 2023 | +1.25% | +9.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1,110 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,070 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.4% | View data |
