The global share of male practicing physicians aged 75+ shows significant variability across countries in 2023. South Korea leads with the highest share at 93.36%, followed by Colombia and New Zealand. Notably, Eastern European countries like Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, and Estonia have considerably lower shares. Year-on-year variations reveal slight declines in most countries, while Estonia saw an increase of 2.28%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years highlights a trend toward decreasing shares in most countries, with a few exceptions like Estonia demonstrating a positive trend.
Future trends to watch include potential policy changes affecting the retirement age of physicians, shifts in gender dynamics in medicine, and improving healthcare infrastructure in Eastern Europe that could alter these distributions. Additionally, technology advances could either discourage or enable older physicians to continue practicing longer. Monitoring these trends will provide further insights into the evolving landscape of the healthcare workforce globally.
Top countries in Share of Male Practising Physicians Aged 75+ by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Percent of Physicians Aged 75+ | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 93.36 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 90.67 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 New Zealand | 87.09 | 2023 | +0.69% | -0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 86.35 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Australia | 84.76 | 2023 | -0.92% | -0.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 54.46 | 2023 | -0.98% | -3.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 44.32 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 42.03 | 2023 | -3.73% | -3.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 25.75 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.28% | View data |
