The data indicates a consistent decline in the number of pharmacists in Sweden from 2013 to 2023, starting at 1.32 thousand per health professionals in 2013 and dropping to 1.24 in 2023. The year-on-year variation shows notable negative changes, particularly from 2018 onwards. Over the last two years, there's a slight decline of about 0.52%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of –0.49% over the past five years signifies a downtrend.
By 2028, the number of pharmacists is forecasted to further decline to 1.20 thousand per health professionals, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.43% and a growth rate of -2.14%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential policy interventions to curb the declining trend
- Impacts of technological advancements on workforce requirements
- Shifting demographic factors influencing healthcare demands
- Changes in healthcare education and training impacting pharmacist supply
