In 2023, the share of male practicing physicians aged 35-44 in Italy was slightly below the 37.94% projected for 2024. Over the next five years, forecasted data shows a gradual increase in this demographic, reaching 39.92% by 2028. Year-on-year, the share of male physicians in this age group is expected to rise consistently by 1.43% in 2025, followed by 1.32%, 1.21%, and 1.14% in subsequent years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately 1.28%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential shifts in medical education that might influence the gender composition of new graduates entering the field.
The impact of policy and cultural changes on gender distribution within the healthcare workforce.
Comparative analysis with other age groups to assess broader structural changes in the workforce.