The number of dentists practicing in Germany is forecasted to slightly decline from 85.45 units per hundred thousand people in 2024 to 85.42 in 2028. To provide context, as of 2023, there were 85.46 units per hundred thousand people. Over the last two years, the year-on-year variation has been minimal, with a nearly negligible decrease. Analyzing the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028, the average annual decline is expected to be very slight.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in dental education output, aging population dynamics that may affect workforce and patient needs, as well as possible healthcare policy shifts that could influence the number of practising dentists.
