Germany leads Europe in the number of nurse graduates, with a significant share of 17.37% in 2023. France and Romania follow with 12.45% and 10.16%, respectively. The United Kingdom closely trails Romania at 10.15%. Growing interest is seen in Switzerland and Austria, with both countries showcasing notable growth of over 3% from the previous year. In contrast, countries like Italy, Belgium, and Croatia saw declines in their share of nurse graduates, with Italy showing a decrease of over 4% year-on-year.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries like Greece, Luxembourg, and Malta, all of which showed positive variations in 2023. Monitoring the impact of healthcare policy changes across the EU, particularly in enhancing recruitment and training facilities, will be crucial for predicting long-term trends in nurse graduation rates across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Nurses Graduates Share by Country (Units (Health Graduates))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.37 | 2023 | +0.27% | +0.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.45 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 10.16 | 2023 | +3.08% | +2.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.15 | 2023 | +0.95% | +0.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.48 | 2023 | +2.72% | +2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.23 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 5.12 | 2023 | +3.19% | +3.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 4.62 | 2023 | +3.53% | +6.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4.27 | 2023 | +0.23% | -0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 4.14 | 2023 | -3.39% | -4.06% | View data |
