The global number of professionally active physicians showcases Germany at the forefront, with 427.87 thousand, followed by Japan at 347.67 thousand and France at 230.67 thousand. Notably, Switzerland and Israel have smaller counts of 40.5 thousand and 34.5 thousand, respectively. Year-on-year growth in 2023 indicates an increase, with Germany at 1.84%, Japan at 1.37%, and significant growth in Iceland at 4.84%. Such trends underscore varying physician densities and growth rates across countries.
Future trends to monitor include:
- An increasing demand for healthcare services due to aging populations.
- Technological advancements reshaping healthcare delivery and physician roles.
- Regional disparities in physician distribution, potentially impacting healthcare access.
- Potential policy reforms influencing medical education and practitioner distribution.
Top countries in Number of Professionally Active Physicians by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 427,870 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 347,670 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 230,670 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 40,500 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Israel | 34,500 | 2023 | +2.82% | +3.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 33,440 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 21,970 | 2023 | +1.23% | +1.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 20,080 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 1,740 | 2023 | +3.76% | +4.84% | View data |
