The forecast for practising nurses and midwives in Germany indicates a consistent year-on-year declining trend in the number of persons per health professional from 2024 to 2028. This downward trajectory suggests a strained healthcare sector, where fewer professionals might be available per population, assuming the number of health professionals is stable or increasing.

Key future trends to watch for include:

Evaluating the impact of this decline on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Monitoring policy changes or incentives aimed at attracting more individuals into the nursing and midwifery professions.
Assessing the role of technology and automation in mitigating resource shortages.