The density of practicing nurses in Italy is forecasted to show a steady increase from 6.36 health professionals per thousand persons in 2024 to 6.55 by 2028. In 2023, this value stood at roughly 6.31. The year-on-year percentage growth is consistently around 0.79% to 0.87%, indicating a gradual but positive trend. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be approximately 0.75%, suggesting sustained but modest expansion in the availability of nursing professionals relative to the population.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, shifts in educational capacity for training nurses, and demographic changes within the population that may affect demand. Additionally, advancements in healthcare technology could influence the roles and requirements of nursing professionals, potentially affecting these projections.
