The data indicates a gradual decline in doctors consultations per capita in Japan from 2024 to 2028, with values moving from 10.12 to 8.96 consultations. This represents a consistent downward trend, which suggests a decrease of 2.9% year-on-year from 2024 to 2025, 3% from 2025 to 2026, 3% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.1% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is approximately -2.99%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of Japan’s aging population on healthcare demands and possible advancements in telemedicine, which may alter traditional consultation metrics. Monitoring these changes will be essential to understanding their effect on consultation frequencies.
