The global number of professionally active nurses, expressed in millions, shows significant variation across countries. The United States leads with 4.0624 million nurses, followed by France and Australia with 0.67503 and 0.38213 million respectively, indicating substantial resources allocated to healthcare staffing. Year-on-year variations for 2023 reveal that Ireland (4.35%) and New Zealand (3.41%) experienced the highest growth rates. Over the past five years, most countries have seen a steady increase in the number of active nurses, driven by rising demands in healthcare services.
Looking ahead, future trends highlight a global push towards increasing nurse numbers, particularly in countries with aging populations and healthcare reforms. Technological advancements and evolving healthcare needs will further influence nurse demand and distribution, with countries likely to expand training programs and international recruitment to meet these challenges.
Top countries in Number of Professionally Active Nurses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 4,062,400 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 675,030 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 382,130 | 2023 | +3.07% | +2.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 327,540 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 218,690 | 2023 | +0.47% | +2.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 155,680 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 120,600 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 98,480 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 77,590 | 2023 | +1.04% | +4.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 69,610 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.96% | View data |
