The European pharmacists practising data for 2024 indicate that Italy leads with 75.07 thousand persons, followed by France (68.57), Spain (66.05), the United Kingdom (63.67), and Germany (56.93). Contrastingly, smaller nations such as Liechtenstein (0.028), Iceland (0.247), and Malta (0.739) have far fewer practising pharmacists. Year-on-year variations from 2023 reveal notable increases in countries like Spain (3.49%), Romania (3.63%), and Norway (3.61%), while Denmark saw a decline of -2.51%. Five-year CAGR trends show overall stability with modest growth in most countries.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in the demand for pharmacists driven by aging populations and expanded healthcare access across Europe. Anticipated technological advancements and shifts in healthcare delivery models will likely influence the need for more specialized and tech-savvy pharmacists.
Top countries in Pharmacists Practising by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 75,070 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 68,570 | 2023 | -0.055% | -0.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 66,050 | 2023 | +1.9% | +3.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 63,670 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 56,930 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 20,970 | 2023 | +2.59% | +3.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 15,560 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 10,540 | 2023 | +2.32% | +2.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 8,480 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 7,990 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.26% | View data |
