In 2023, Malta led in the density of medical graduates per 100,000 persons at 40.6, experiencing a 3.71% increase from the previous year. Romania and Ireland followed with notable densities, growing by 1.41% and 1.03%, respectively. Conversely, Belgium saw a significant decline of 9.04%. Over the five-year period, Bulgaria registered a remarkable CAGR, whereas Portugal and Iceland experienced declines. In 2024, the focus will likely be on countries like Malta, which maintain upward trends, while regions with negative trajectories, like Belgium, potentially reassess educational output in healthcare sectors.
Future trends to watch in the European density of medical graduates include technological integration in medical education, potential policy shifts affecting educational funding, and healthcare system demands due to aging populations. These factors will likely influence fluctuations in graduate densities and healthcare workforce preparedness across different countries.
Top countries in Density of Medical Doctors Graduates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Health Graduates) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Malta | 40.6 | 2023 | +9.97% | +3.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 27.96 | 2023 | +1.97% | +1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 27.11 | 2023 | +2.07% | +1.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 26.48 | 2023 | +7.73% | +11.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 23.96 | 2023 | +2.13% | +0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 23.7 | 2023 | +0.55% | +1.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 21.98 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 20.73 | 2023 | +2.88% | +4.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 20.61 | 2023 | +3.78% | +3.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 19.06 | 2023 | 0% | +1.54% | View data |
