In 2023, the number of female practicing physicians in Italy stood at 110.2 thousand. From 2024 onward, the data shows a consistent decline in numbers. The year-on-year percentage variation is approximately -2.68% for 2025, -2.72% for 2026, and -2.78% for 2027. For 2028, it continues to decrease by roughly -2.83%. The five-year CAGR reflects an average annual decline of around -2.8%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of policy changes aimed at retaining female physicians, shifts in medical education dynamics, and broader labor force participation trends among women in Italy's healthcare sector.
