In 2023, the midwifery personnel in South Korea was at 11.33 thousand. From 2013 to 2015, the sector faced a decline, but from 2016, significant growth was observed with a substantial increase in 2016. This positive trend continued with the workforce growing consistently each year. There were moderate year-on-year increases of around 6% in the years leading up to and including 2022. The 5-year CAGR from 2018 to 2023 was 6.13%.
Between 2022 and 2023, the growth rate showed a slight deceleration with a 5.19% increase. Forecast data shows that this upward trend is expected to persist through 2028, though at a slightly lower average annual growth rate of 3.29%, implying a total growth of 17.56% over the next five years.
Future trends to watch for include potential regulatory changes, advancements in healthcare technologies, and the impact of societal demographics, such as declining birth rates or aging populations, which could impact the demand for midwifery services in South Korea.
