The density of nurses professionally active in Japan is projected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2024, the forecast density is 11.64 nurses per thousand people, compared to the density in 2023, though historical data for 2023 is not mentioned here. In subsequent years, the forecast density rises to 11.9 in 2025, 12.15 in 2026, 12.41 in 2027, and reaches 12.66 in 2028. This illustrates a consistent year-on-year growth, reflecting a positive trend for the nursing workforce.

Key trends to watch for in the future include:

The impact of an aging population on nursing demand.
The influence of technology and artificial intelligence in healthcare, potentially altering nurse roles.
Efforts in policy and education to maintain or increase the supply of trained nurses to meet future demands.