The global distribution of practicing nurses in 2024 shows India as the largest contributor with a 29.35% share, followed by Russia and Germany at 15.16% and 12.24%, respectively. From 2023 to 2024, India saw a 3.19% increase, while South Korea experienced the highest growth at 6.09%. Declines were noted in Hungary and South Africa, with decreases of 3.46% and 6.54%, respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights significant expansion in nursing share for Austria and Australia.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in healthcare impacting nurse workflows, a growing emphasis on mental health nursing, and increased international collaboration on healthcare standards which may shift the geographic distribution of nursing personnel. Additionally, demographic changes, such as aging populations in some countries, could alter demand and nurse allocation globally.
Top countries in Number of Practising Nurses Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 29.35 | 2023 | +2.85% | +3.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 15.16 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.24 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.04 | 2023 | +1.57% | +2.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 5.95 | 2023 | +4.85% | +6.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 4.77 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 4.67 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.42 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 4.11 | 2023 | +2.74% | +3.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.9 | 2023 | +2.48% | +2.72% | View data |
