In 2024, Japan leads in the global share of male practicing physicians aged 65-74 at 18.14%, followed by the US at 14.48%, and France at 11.78%. Iceland and Switzerland have lower shares but notable year-on-year changes of -7.52% and 0.14%, respectively. South Korea shows significant increase at 7.08%, while Colombia and Chile show declines. Croatia and Finland both show positive trends with increases of over 3% year-on-year. From 2019 to 2023, growth was generally modest, though Iceland saw significant decline.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in the share of older male physicians in Asian countries, while European countries may continue trending towards a younger physician workforce. Changes in retirement age policies and professional development opportunities might influence these dynamics.
Top countries in Share of Male Practising Physicians Aged 65-74 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 18.14 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 14.48 | 2023 | +1.4% | +3.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.78 | 2023 | 0% | +0.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 8.97 | 2023 | -1.75% | -7.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 7.42 | 2023 | -0.54% | +0.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 6.26 | 2023 | +0.97% | +2.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 6.22 | 2023 | -1.58% | -0.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 5.87 | 2023 | +4.45% | +7.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 5.82 | 2023 | -1.19% | -0.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 5.71 | 2023 | -0.52% | +0.86% | View data |
