In 2023, Belgium had 2.01 thousand practicing psychiatrists. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows a stable but modest increase in numbers, starting at 2.02 thousand in 2024 and 2025, and slightly rising to 2.03 thousand in 2027 and 2028. The year-on-year variation from 2024 to 2026 is 0%, followed by a slight 0.49% increase in both 2027 and 2028. The CAGR over the next five years stands at approximately 0.2%.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in healthcare policies, mental health awareness initiatives, and the impact of societal factors on the demand for psychiatric services, which could prompt adjustments in workforce planning and training capacities.
