As of 2023, the number of male practicing physicians aged 45-54 in Japan stood at an estimated figure just above 48,200 individuals. Forecast data indicates a gradual decline, dropping to 44,980 by 2028. The year-on-year percentage decrease from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent downward trend of approximately 1.69%. The average annual decrease over this five-year period, or CAGR, is also 1.69%.
Future trends to watch for include demographic shifts affecting workforce composition, ongoing impacts of healthcare policies, and potential changes in medical practices' attractiveness to male professionals, possibly influencing these projections further.
