In 2023, the United Kingdom led with 73.36 thousand practicing physicians aged 35 or less, followed by Japan and Colombia. These countries demonstrated growth of 3.62% and 2.35%, respectively, with Colombia showing a notable increase of 7.9%. Ireland and Iceland experienced rapid growth at 15.25% and 14.87%, respectively. Conversely, Switzerland saw a slight decline of 0.67%. Over the last five years, the average annual growth (CAGR) indicates positive trends in various countries, suggesting continued development in young physician demographics.
Future trends to watch include the impact of healthcare policies on young physician growth, international collaborations enhancing medical education, and shifting demographics due to geopolitical factors influencing young healthcare professionals' mobility and retention.
Top countries in Number of Practising Physicians Aged 35 or Less by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 73,360 | 2023 | +2.23% | +3.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 69,450 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 58,200 | 2023 | +9.15% | +7.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 37,510 | 2023 | +3.4% | +4.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 31,980 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Italy | 23,560 | 2023 | -14.85% | +2.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 20,930 | 2023 | +0.067% | +0.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Chile | 19,980 | 2023 | +4.17% | +5.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 12,580 | 2023 | +1.47% | +3.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 9,480 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.82% | View data |
