The number of professional nurses and midwives employed in hospitals in France is on a steady upward trajectory from 2024 to 2028, starting from 365.11 thousand and reaching 371.07 thousand Full-Time Equivalents. Comparatively, the year-on-year growth is consistent, reflecting slight yet stable increases each year.
Key variations:
- 2024: 365.11 thousand nurses and midwives
- 2025: 366.62 thousand – steady increase
- 2026: 368.12 thousand – continued growth
- 2027: 369.61 thousand – further rise
- 2028: 371.07 thousand – sustained upward trend
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes and technological advancements in hospital operations, which may influence staffing needs and job roles, particularly in light of ongoing digital transformation and the aging population in France.
