The data from 2023 shows Poland leading with 29.44 thousand professionally active midwives, followed by France at 24.47 thousand, as significant contributors in this sector. Notably, Slovenia and Denmark exhibited notable growth rates at 10.19% and 3.23% respectively. Australia and Finland saw declines, with Australia experiencing the largest drop at -1.76%. Other countries like New Zealand, Portugal, and Austria posted modest increases.
As we look towards the future, continued growth in midwife numbers is expected in countries with current positive trends sustained by healthcare advancements and policy support. Emerging economies may also see growth, driven by increased healthcare investments.
Top countries in Number of Professionally Active Midwives by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 29,440 | 2023 | +1.21% | +4.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 24,470 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 21,820 | 2023 | -1.56% | -1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 4,070 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 3,200 | 2023 | +9.85% | +1.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3,180 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 2,710 | 2023 | +2.58% | +2.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2,640 | 2023 | +3.12% | +3.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 2,420 | 2023 | +0.29% | -0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1,720 | 2023 | -0.35% | -0.21% | View data |
