From 2013 to 2023, the number of surgery specialists in Poland showed overall growth, with some fluctuations. As of 2023, there are 28.38 thousand surgery specialists in Poland. The year-on-year variation reveals significant increases in 2015, 2019, and 2021, with minor declines in 2017 and 2018. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years leading up to 2023 stands at 7.48%, highlighting a strong upward trend.
Going forward, the forecasted data indicates a continued, albeit slower, growth rate. The forecasted CAGR for the 2024-2028 period is 0.64%, translating to a total growth of approximately 3.24% over these five years. By 2028, the number of specialists is expected to reach 29.55 thousand.
Future Trends to Watch For:
• Potential impact of healthcare policy changes on specialist availability.
• The influence of medical technology advancements on surgery practices.
• Shifts in demographic needs due to aging populations.
• International qualifications and migration trends affecting the local workforce.
