As of 2023, the number of professional nurses licensed to practice in Italy stood below the forecasted 2024 figure of 458.79 thousand persons. Moving forward, a steady year-on-year increase of approximately 0.25% is anticipated, reaching 463.26 thousand by 2028. Over this period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests a modest growth trajectory of around 0.25% annually.

Future trends to watch for:

The impact of healthcare policy reforms on the supply of nursing professionals.
The effects of demographic trends, such as an aging population, on healthcare demand.
Potential changes in educational and training infrastructure that might influence nurse supply.