The number of female practicing physicians aged 55-64 in Italy is projected to decline slightly over the forecast period from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 28.51 thousand in 2024, the number decreases annually by small margins to 27.65 thousand by 2028. Compared to 2023, this reflects a modest downward trend.
Year-on-year variation shows a subtle decrease in the range of 0.78% to 0.71%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is approximately -0.76%, indicating a gradual contraction of this cohort.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of demographics on the healthcare workforce and policies aimed at supporting the aging physician population, as well as potential increases in the retirement age which may alter these forecasts.
