In 2024, the number of professionally active pharmacists in France is forecasted to be 72.83 thousand. This number shows a slight decrease in the subsequent years: 72.72 thousand in 2025, 72.62 thousand in 2026, 72.53 thousand in 2027, and 72.45 thousand in 2028. The values indicated for each year are consistent, suggesting a subtle but steady decline in the profession over the forecasted period.
The yearly percentage variations reveal a marginal downward trend. From 2024 to 2025, there is a 0.15% decrease, followed by similar decreases of 0.14% from 2025 to 2026, 0.12% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.11% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years also reflects a consistent decline of approximately 0.13% per year.
Future Trends to Watch for:- Continuation of the declining trend in professionally active pharmacists.- Potential impacts of healthcare system reforms, digitalization, and automation in pharmacy services.- The role of demographic changes and educational incentives in influencing the number of practicing pharmacists.
