The number of practising physicians aged 35-44 in France experienced noteworthy growth from 2023 to 2028. The figure for 2023 stood at approximately 47.8 thousand persons. Forecasts from 2024 indicate a significant increase with the number reaching 49.66 thousand, then progressively rising to 57.19 thousand by 2028. Observed year-on-year growth rates are: 2024 to 2025 at around 3.8%, 2025 to 2026 at approximately 3.7%, 2026 to 2027 around 3.5%, and from 2027 to 2028 about 3.4%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is roughly 3.7%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential shifts in healthcare policies influencing physician numbers.
The impact of medical education and training pathways on workforce demographics.
Societal factors affecting the attractiveness of the medical profession among younger age cohorts.