Denmark has experienced a consistent decline in the number of professionally active midwives from 2013 to 2023. The latest figures for 2023 recorded the number of midwives at approximately 2.23 thousand. The year-on-year variations highlight a steady annual decrease, averaging around -3% in recent years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years, ending in 2023, is -2.82%, confirming the downward trend. Forecasts indicate continuing declines, projecting the number to drop to around 1.86 thousand by 2028, a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -2.83% and a 5-year growth reduction of -13.39%.
Future trends to watch for include the impacts of healthcare policy changes, immigration and training programs for midwives, and technological advancements in maternity care that could affect the demand for midwifery services. Monitoring these factors will be crucial to understanding and possibly mitigating the ongoing decline in the number of active midwives in Denmark.
