The United States leads with 337.11k physicians, followed by the United Kingdom with 157.9k. Czech Republic, Chile, and Norway have 24.39k, 20.42k, and 15.65k, respectively. Slovakia (10.22k), Lithuania (9.72k), Estonia (2.45k), and Iceland (0.77936k) have smaller figures. Over the past year, growth rates varied: Chile (+6.71%), United Kingdom (+4.08%), United States (+1.7%), while Lithuania (-0.094%) and Estonia (-0.82%) saw declines.
Future Trends to Watch
Future trends to monitor include the impact of healthcare policy changes, technology integration in medical practices, and global health emergencies affecting physician distribution. These factors will influence physician employment dynamics globally.
Top countries in Number of Physicians Employed in Hospitals by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 337,110 | 2023 | +1.91% | +1.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 157,900 | 2023 | +2.6% | +4.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 24,390 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 20,420 | 2023 | +5.76% | +6.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 15,650 | 2023 | +1.83% | +2.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 10,220 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 9,720 | 2023 | +0.64% | -0.094% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 2,450 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 779.36 | 2023 | +1.1% | +2.3% | View data |
