In 2023, the number of professionally active dentists in Australia stood at 17.28 thousand persons. Analyzing the actual data from 2013 to 2023, we observe a consistent upward trend with a year-on-year variation averaging around 2.18%. Over the last two years, the year-on-year variation has slowed slightly, with 2.05% in 2023 and 2.17% in 2022. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years (2018-2023) has been 2.24%, suggesting steady, albeit modest growth.
The forecasted data indicates that this trend will continue, albeit at a slower pace. By 2028, the forecasted number of dentists is expected to reach 18.97 thousand persons, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.48% and a cumulative growth rate of 7.62% over the forecast period (2024-2028).
Future trends to watch for include advancements in dental technology, potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, and evolving patient demographics that could influence the demand for dental services. Additionally, the effects of immigration and education policies on the dental workforce supply should be monitored to assess their potential impacts on the number of professionally active dentists in Australia.
