The number of male practicing physicians aged 35 or less in Japan was 44.84 thousand in 2023. The forecasted growth from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase from 45.14 thousand to 46.05 thousand. Year-on-year, the growth is projected to be approximately 0.69% in 2025, 0.55% in 2026, 0.44% in 2027, and 0.33% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate over these five years stands at about 0.53%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of Japan’s aging population, changes in medical education policies, and gender dynamics in the medical workforce, which may influence the supply and demand of younger male physicians.
