The global landscape for Associate Professional Nurses in 2023 saw notable variations across countries. Japan, despite being the largest contributor with 252.33 thousand nurses, experienced a 3.48% decrease from the previous year. Conversely, South Korea showed a robust 5.83% growth, maintaining its position as a major player with 236.67 thousand nurses. Mexico and Romania observed moderate increases at 0.2% and 2.42%, respectively. The United Kingdom expanded by 3.19%, reflecting a positive trend. Finland, Hungary, and Israel saw declines, with Finland at -3.64% and Israel at -10.24%. Austria demonstrated exceptional growth of 97.66%, though starting from a low base.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Emerging markets potentially driving growth as healthcare systems expand.
- Technological advancements and policy changes impacting nurse demand and distribution.
- Potential for increased cross-border training and recruitment in response to global shortages.
Top countries in Number of Associate Professional Nurses, Practising by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 252,330 | 2023 | -3.67% | -3.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 236,670 | 2023 | +4.54% | +5.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 149,290 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 142,080 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 121,180 | 2023 | +2.47% | +3.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 23,580 | 2023 | -5.85% | -3.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 15,270 | 2023 | +0.69% | -1.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3,590 | 2023 | +24.44% | +97.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Israel | 2,040 | 2023 | -10.06% | -10.24% | View data |
