In 2024, Romania leads Europe in the ratio of dentists to population with 277.67 dentists per hundred thousand persons, reflecting a significant 20.98% increase from the previous year. Other countries displaying positive growth are Portugal (3.42%), Hungary (2.96%), Serbia (3.31%), and Belgium (2.58%). Sweden and Denmark exhibit minimal increases of 0.41% and 0.2%, respectively. Conversely, Lithuania reports a -0.92% decline. Germany, Greece, and Norway show moderate growth, indicating stable trends across most of Europe. Notably, Finland and Netherlands have moderate figures, with slight negative (-0.2%) and positive (1.16%) growth.
Looking forward, trends to watch include potential continued growth in Eastern European countries, driven by increased investment in healthcare education and infrastructure. Tracking the sustainability of high-growth regions like Romania and the ongoing stability in Western Europe will be critical. Future forecasts may also reveal shifts in workforce distribution within smaller nations like Liechtenstein and Malta.
Top countries in Dentists Licensed to Practice by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Professionnals) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 277.67 | 2023 | +17.07% | +20.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 179.02 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Liechtenstein | 169.18 | 2023 | +0.73% | +1.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 148.98 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 148.81 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 144.84 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 137.4 | 2023 | +2.43% | +3.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 133.25 | 2023 | +0.98% | -0.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 129.37 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 125.57 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.07% | View data |
