In 2023, Austria led Europe with 557.89 medical doctors per hundred thousand persons, followed closely by Norway and Spain with 530.71 and 475.76 respectively. Germany, with 465.05, and Cyprus, at 463.47, also had high ratios of medical professionals. Countries like Lithuania and Estonia saw slight declines in their doctor populations, with -0.89% and -0.011% changes respectively. Over the past five years, notable increases were observed in Spain, Ireland, and Romania, indicating a steady effort to boost medical capacity. The United Kingdom remains on the lower end with 298.28 doctors per hundred thousand persons, showcasing a modest 0.98% growth in 2023.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries still below the European average, like Montenegro and Serbia, as well as the evolving healthcare systems in traditionally strong nations such as Germany and Switzerland. Additionally, monitoring the healthcare policies and economic factors driving these changes will be crucial for understanding long-term shifts in Europe's medical landscape.
Top countries in Medical Doctors Practising by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 557.89 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 530.71 | 2023 | +1.21% | +1.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 475.76 | 2023 | +1.28% | +3.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 465.05 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 463.47 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 455.85 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 448.24 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 446.01 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 445.74 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 439.67 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.89% | View data |
