In 2023, the share of professional nurses and midwives employed in hospitals stood at 28.0% of total hospital employment. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decrease, with the share declining from 27.96% to 27.80%. This represents a negligible year-on-year percentage decrease, emphasizing a stable yet decreasing trend in hospital employment share for nurses and midwives. The CAGR over this five-year period highlights a consistent, albeit slight, decline, suggesting a minimal shift in employment dynamics.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, technological advancements in healthcare that may alter employment needs, and demographic shifts that might influence the demand for hospital services and thus employment patterns in hospitals.
