In 2023, Italy reported the highest number of male practicing physicians aged 65-74, standing at 45.2 thousand. France and Germany followed with 25.88 and 21.36 thousand, respectively. Notable year-on-year growth was seen in South Korea with 9.99%, Estonia at 8.49%, and Italy at 6.61%. Conversely, Ireland and Iceland experienced declines at -6.22% and -3.16% respectively, highlighting regional disparities.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The impact of retirement rates on the supply of experienced physicians in aging countries.
- Health policy reforms aimed at retaining older healthcare professionals in rapidly aging societies.
- The role of technology and continued medical education in extending the working life of senior physicians.
Top countries in Number of Male Practising Physicians Aged 65-74 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 45,200 | 2023 | +0.21% | +6.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 25,880 | 2023 | +1% | +1.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 21,360 | 2023 | +3.66% | +4.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 8,810 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 8,280 | 2023 | +7.74% | +9.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 6,210 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 4,330 | 2023 | -0.89% | +0.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 4,100 | 2023 | +4.28% | +6.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 1,770 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1,650 | 2023 | +1.98% | +4.14% | View data |
