The forecast for nurse graduates in Germany shows a steady growth from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 36.25 thousand in 2024, the number of graduates is expected to increase gradually to 36.63 thousand by 2028, reflecting a consistent upward trend. In 2023, the figure stood at approximately 36.15 thousand, indicating a moderate year-on-year growth rate of about 0.28% in 2024 and a similar trend projected for subsequent years. Over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests an approximate yearly increase of 0.34%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from changes in healthcare policy, incentives for nursing education, demographic shifts, and technological advancements in medical training. These factors could influence the demand-supply balance of nurse graduates in Germany.
