The number of female practicing physicians aged 55-64 in Canada is projected to rise from 8.05 thousand in 2024 to 8.78 thousand by 2028. This represents a steady year-on-year growth trend with percentages of 2.36% in 2025, 2.31% in 2026, 2.14% in 2027, and 1.97% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 2.2%.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in retirement patterns and policies that might affect the supply of female physicians in this age group, as well as the impact of ongoing gender equality efforts in the medical profession.
