In 2023, the number of pharmacist graduates in France stood at 2.95 thousand individuals. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady annual increase in graduates, rising from 2.96 thousand in 2024 to 3.00 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate is approximately 0.34% before stabilizing slightly around 0.33% towards the latter part of the period. Over the five-year forecast, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) remains consistent at around 0.34%.
Future trends to watch for include changes in educational policies affecting pharmacist training, shifts in healthcare needs potentially boosting demand for pharmacists, and technological advancements influencing the pharmaceutical sector’s workforce requirements.
