The number of professionally active nurses in Japan is expected to grow steadily from 2023 to 2028. In 2023, there were 1.434 million nurses, indicating a positive trend in the healthcare workforce. With a strong year-on-year growth of approximately 2% to 2.1%, the healthcare sector is actively expanding to meet increasing demands. The CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 2%, demonstrating steady workforce growth.

Key future trends to watch for:

Healthcare policy changes impacting nurse recruitment and retention.
Technological advancements necessitating increased nurse training and specialization.
Population aging, leading to higher demand for qualified nursing professionals.