The United States and Colombia lead in the global number of practicing general practitioners, with values over 100,000 in 2024. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in Poland and Israel, while Romania and Bulgaria experienced declines. Romania and Bulgaria's decreases were notable, reflecting challenges in healthcare workforce retention. In contrast, moderate growth was registered in countries like Mexico and Chile. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over five years indicates varying rates of workforce expansion, with Poland's increase standing out against the backdrop of overall moderate growth across most nations.
Future trends may include a continued focus on increasing the healthcare workforce in countries facing shortages. Technological advancements and policy reforms can play crucial roles in shaping the supply of general practitioners globally. Observing demographic shifts, such as aging populations, is important as these may impact healthcare demands, driving further recruitment and training efforts.
Top countries in Number of Practising General Practitioners by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 102,720 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 102,400 | 2023 | +3.79% | +4.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 91,560 | 2023 | +1.74% | +2.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 55,390 | 2023 | +1.4% | +2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 52,340 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 32,910 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 30,500 | 2023 | +3.08% | +4.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 16,760 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 11,640 | 2023 | +3.11% | +6.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 11,070 | 2023 | -1.76% | -1.64% | View data |
