European nurse graduate numbers in 2023 show Germany leading with 36.16k, followed by France at 25.91k and Romania at 21.16k. The UK and the Netherlands follow closely. Notably, Greece records substantial growth at 6.01%, while Belgium and Croatia experience declines of 5.34% and 8.41%, respectively. Italy and Poland see decreases, while the Netherlands shows the strongest increase at 2.84% amongst leading countries. Switzerland's robust growth continues with 3.33%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of healthcare policy shifts, demographic changes, and evolving educational frameworks that might influence nurse graduate numbers across Europe. Efforts to harmonize healthcare education standards and investments in nursing programs could drive significant changes in graduate volumes. Additionally, socio-economic factors and migration policies may further shape country-specific trends.
Top countries in Number of Nurses Graduates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Graduates) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 36,160 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 25,910 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 21,160 | 2023 | +3.08% | +2.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 21,130 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 11,410 | 2023 | +2.72% | +2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 10,890 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 10,650 | 2023 | +3.19% | +3.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 9,620 | 2023 | +3.53% | +6.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 8,890 | 2023 | +0.23% | -0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 8,610 | 2023 | -3.39% | -4.06% | View data |
