The United Kingdom leads the share of pharmacist graduates in Europe but faced a slight decline in 2023. France and Spain showed growth, with France increasing by 2.65% and Spain by 3.47%. Germany also had a notable increase of 3.47%. Italy saw a significant decline of 3.8%. Belgium marked a substantial increase in pharmacist graduates with a 51.77% rise in 2023. Other notable increases included Bulgaria and Norway, with 4.04% and 4.11% growth, respectively. On the other hand, Denmark and Liechtenstein experienced declines, with Denmark decreasing by 4.3% and Liechtenstein by 5.59%.
Future trends to watch in Europe for pharmacist graduates include the continued rise in demand for healthcare professionals, likely spurred by increasing healthcare needs and technological advancements. Furthermore, countries like Belgium and Cyprus may experience continued growth due to recent significant increases, while others like Italy may need strategies to counter current declines. Additionally, the effects of education reforms and policy changes in various countries could significantly impact pharmacy education outcomes.
Top countries in Number of Pharmacists Graduates Share by Country (Units (Health Graduates))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 13.86 | 2023 | +0.029% | -0.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.1 | 2023 | +0.54% | +2.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.08 | 2023 | +0.54% | +3.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.43 | 2023 | -0.14% | -3.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 10.99 | 2023 | +3.2% | +3.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 6.96 | 2023 | +2.57% | +0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.19 | 2023 | -0.77% | -0.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3.68 | 2023 | +1.57% | -0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.01 | 2023 | +36.78% | +51.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 2.94 | 2023 | +1.54% | -0.17% | View data |
