In 2023, Norway led with 30.92% of practicing physicians aged 35-44, showing a modest 0.73% increase from previous years. Sweden follows closely with a 1.76% rise to 30.24%. South Korea experienced a slight decline of 1.42%, settling at 29.45%. Central European countries like Slovenia and Croatia saw increments, with Croatia notably increasing by 2.06%. North America showed varied performance, with Canada increasing by 1.59%, while the U.S. saw a decrease of 0.75%. Eastern European countries like Romania and Hungary faced declines.
Future trends to watch include potential demographic shifts in Eastern and Southern European countries, which could impact physician distributions. Monitoring policy changes influencing healthcare training and migration will further shed light on this trend. A significant focus should remain on countries like Hungary and Lithuania, which may exhibit volatility.
Top countries in Share of Practising Physicians Aged 35-44 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 30.92 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 30.24 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 29.45 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 26.25 | 2023 | -0.076% | +0.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 24.42 | 2023 | +1.54% | +2.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 23.96 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 23.19 | 2023 | -0.6% | -0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United States | 21.28 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 17.72 | 2023 | +2.78% | +3.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 15.96 | 2023 | -1.12% | -0.7% | View data |
