The 2023 data illustrates the landscape for Licensed to Practice Nurses and Midwives across European countries, with Iceland leading at 3.1 units per hundred million persons. Norway and Finland follow, showing growth rates of 2.02% and 1.63% respectively. Sweden and Belgium also demonstrate positive trends at 0.74% and 1.82%. Conversely, the Netherlands experienced a decline of 1.2%. Notable growth was observed in smaller markets such as Serbia and Croatia, with annual increases of 6.37% and 2.52%. Cumulatively, these trends denote a varied growth trajectory in different regions.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of demographic shifts and policy changes on workforce capacity. Increased demand due to aging populations may spur growth in countries like Spain and Italy, while technology integration and cross-border healthcare collaborations present opportunities for expanding the workforce in regions experiencing current declines.
Top countries in Licensed to Practice Nurses and Midwives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 3,100 | 2023 | +0.13% | -0.0028% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 2,990 | 2023 | +1.37% | +2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 2,330 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 2,210 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 2,140 | 2023 | +1.88% | +1.82% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 2,020 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 1,900 | 2023 | +1.31% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Liechtenstein | 1,430 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1,370 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1,240 | 2023 | +2.07% | +2.11% | View data |
