European Professionally Active Nursing Professionals and Midwives by Country

In 2023, Norway led the European Professionally Active Nursing Professionals and Midwives per capita with 2.26 units per hundred million persons, showcasing a significant year-on-year growth of 1.14%. Germany, France, and Sweden followed with increases of 1.54%, 2.42%, and 0.18%, respectively. Conversely, Italy and Serbia experienced slight declines of -0.14% and -0.68%. Slovenia marked the most significant growth of 9.9%. Over the past five years, each country's compound annual growth rate has shown incremental increases, indicating steady demand and need.

Looking ahead, expect the European nursing and midwifery sectors to face challenges like an aging population and potential workforce shortages. Emphasis on technology integration and policy development will be crucial to addressing these issues and driving future growth across the region.