In 2023, the density of practicing general practitioners (GPs) in these countries varied significantly. Chile leads with 1.53 GPs per thousand persons, followed by Belgium at 1.23 and New Zealand at 1.03. France and the Netherlands reported values under 1, marking a concerning trend. Conversely, Hungary and Israel had low densities, with values of 0.47 and 0.31, respectively. Year-on-year changes from 2023 show varied growth: Chile showed a strong increase at 2.69%, Latvia grew by 1.59%, while France saw a decline of 0.61%. Estonia and Hungary displayed stability, indicating no significant change.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts encouraging increased GP training in countries with lower densities, addressing public health needs. Moreover, technological advancements such as telemedicine might alter these dynamics, possibly cushioning the impact of low GP densities.
Top countries in Density of Practising General Practitioners by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chile | 1.53 | 2023 | +2.68% | +2.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 1.23 | 2023 | +0.82% | +1.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 New Zealand | 1.03 | 2023 | +3% | +0.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 0.96 | 2023 | 0% | -0.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.94 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 0.89 | 2023 | +1.14% | +0.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 0.79 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.72 | 2021 | +9.09% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.72 | 2023 | 0% | -0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.65 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.28% | View data |
