The data from 2023 reveals that Portugal leads with 294.8 practising general physicians per hundred thousand people, followed by Belgium at 123.45 and Cyprus at 103.16. Notably, Portugal experienced the highest year-on-year growth at 3.83%, while Cyprus saw a slight decline of 0.32%. Greece showed significant improvement with a 2.77% increase, despite being among the lowest at 38.89. Meanwhile, countries like France and Bulgaria experienced declines, at -1.02% and -1.04% respectively. The data suggests modest to moderate fluctuations across most countries.
Future trends to watch:
- Monitoring the continued growth in Portugal and Belgium, given their recent trends.
- Assessing the impact of policy changes on countries like Greece, where significant growth has been seen.
- Analyzing ongoing declines in countries like Bulgaria and France to identify causal factors.
Top countries in Number of Practising Physicians in General Medicine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 294.8 | 2023 | +2.41% | +3.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 123.45 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Cyprus | 103.16 | 2023 | +1.2% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 95.16 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 94.91 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 93.18 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 89.27 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 88.46 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 83.16 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 81.97 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.064% | View data |
