Based on the forecast data, the number of dentists practising in Switzerland shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. The number declines from 40.11 units per hundred thousand persons in 2024 to 37.46 in 2028. Compared to the previous years, there is a year-on-year decrement: a 1.7% decrease from 2024 to 2025, a 1.7% decrease from 2025 to 2026, a 1.7% decrease from 2026 to 2027, and a 1.7% decrease from 2027 to 2028. Analyzing this trend across the five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) shows an average annual decrease of approximately 1.66% in dentists per hundred thousand persons.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impact of healthcare policies and investments in dental education and practice on reversing the decline.
Technological advancements in tele-dentistry that may affect the requirement for traditional dentists.
Demographic changes and urbanization trends affecting the demand and distribution of dental services.