In 2023, the United States holds the largest share of practicing physicians aged 65-74, significantly higher than Japan and Italy. Spain and South Korea show notable growth in this age group's share, with Austria experiencing the highest increase. Conversely, Ireland and Iceland record decreases. Over the past five years, the CAGR reflects the aging physician workforce across many countries, indicating a trend of delayed retirement or an insufficient influx of younger physicians.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts on healthcare systems as older physicians retire, necessitating recruitment strategies to maintain service levels. Countries must monitor their physician workforce demographics to ensure a sustainable transition.
Top countries in Number of Practising Physicians Aged 65-74 Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 40.24 | 2023 | +5.47% | +6.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 15.93 | 2023 | +4.17% | +4.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.55 | 2023 | +3.41% | +9.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.17 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.86 | 2023 | +4.73% | +5.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.6 | 2023 | +7.02% | +10.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 2.72 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 2.11 | 2023 | +8.15% | +10.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.55 | 2023 | +3.74% | +3.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1 | 2023 | +1.42% | +3.13% | View data |
