From 2013 to 2023, the number of practising dentists in South Korea grew steadily from 22.48 thousand to 28.65 thousand persons. The annual year-on-year growth varied but largely stayed positive, peaking at 4.76% in 2017, with a slightly moderate CAGR of 2.13% over the recent 5-year period. The projected numbers from 2024 onwards indicate continued growth, albeit at a slightly reduced pace, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.47%, translating into a 7.54% overall growth by 2028.
Key future trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements in dental care, demographic shifts, such as an aging population, and potential policy changes in healthcare that could affect the supply and demand for dental services in South Korea.
