The number of practising physicians in Accident and Emergency Medicine in Italy is expected to grow steadily from 2024 onwards, reaching approximately 6.51 thousand by 2028. In 2023, the baseline for these projections was around 6.03 thousand physicians. Year-on-year growth in this sector is modest but persistent, ranging from approximately 1.6% to 1.5% over the forecast period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024 through 2028 stands at approximately 1.56%, indicating a gradual increase in staffing levels.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements that may demand new skills, changes in healthcare regulations affecting medical practice, and potential shifts in medical education policies impacting the supply of new graduates entering this specialty.