The Global Share of Specialist Medical Practitioners varies significantly by country, with Bulgaria leading at 87.08% and Australia at the lower end with 48.93%. In 2023, Bulgaria experienced a 0.39% increase, while countries like Spain and Iceland saw decreases of 0.86% and 2.94% respectively. The United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Finland displayed slight increases, indicating a steady rise in specialists. Conversely, Sweden and Australia had minimal decreases, showing a slight reduction in specialist shares.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in healthcare policies which may impact the distribution of specialist practitioners. Nations showing upward trends may continue their growth, while those with declining shares might focus on balancing specialist and generalist ratios. Monitoring these shifts will be crucial for projecting healthcare system needs and workforce planning.
Top countries in Share of Specialist Medical Practitioners by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 87.08 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 79.29 | 2021 | -1.97% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 74.5 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 New Zealand | 63.92 | 2023 | +0.92% | +2.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 63.2 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 61.95 | 2023 | +0.048% | -0.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 50.32 | 2023 | -1.7% | -2.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 49.91 | 2023 | -0.87% | -0.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 48.93 | 2023 | +0.18% | -0.0082% | View data |
