The latest data for 2023 shows that Germany has the highest share of practicing physicians aged 55-64 at 35.91% among the listed countries, followed by Bulgaria at 34.83%. Lithuania and France have moderate values of 24.06% and 22.85%, respectively, while Finland and Iceland have similar figures around 19%. The Czech Republic has 17.77%, and the United Kingdom has the lowest share at 12.2%. Notably, France, Iceland, and Finland showed the most significant year-on-year declines among these countries, indicating a possible acceleration of retirement in the medical workforce.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing pressure on healthcare systems due to aging physicians, particularly in Germany and Bulgaria.
- Potential need for policy intervention to address potential shortages in healthcare worker demographics.
- Monitoring of retirement rates and the influx of younger physicians across Europe.
Top countries in Share of Practising Physicians Aged 55-64 by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Percent of Total Physicians | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 35.91 | 2023 | -1.26% | -1.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 34.83 | 2023 | -0.31% | +0.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 24.06 | 2023 | +0.17% | -1.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 22.85 | 2023 | -6.47% | -5.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 19.95 | 2023 | -1.48% | -1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 19.63 | 2023 | -4.62% | -4.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 17.77 | 2021 | -2.95% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 12.2 | 2023 | 0% | -0.61% | View data |
